Pro-Palestine Protesters Disrupt NYC Christmas Celebrations
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On Christmas evening, hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters disrupted celebrations in New York City, chanting "Christmas is canceled here" and throwing fake blood on a nativity scene.
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Protesters chanted slogans like "Long live the intifada," called for an uprising, and accused the NYPD of being like the IDF. Clashes broke out near St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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At least 6 protesters were arrested for disorderly conduct, menacing, and graffiti after defacing parts of the city. One officer was injured.
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Earlier protests disrupted transportation hubs in NYC and protested near the homes of Biden administration officials.
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Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, pro-Palestinian protests have occurred globally, including a major disruption of the Brooklyn Bridge in October.