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Friday 23 February 2024 - 23:11

‘Stop the Genocide’: New York Protesters Demand End to Israel’s War on Gaza

Story Code : 1118201
  • Protesters demanded a ceasefire and the end of Israel attacks on Gaza, in New York City.

    Protesters demanded a ceasefire and the end of Israel attacks on Gaza, in New York City.

  • Protesters held a banner declaring 'AIPAC funds genocide', while participants chanted 'Free Palestine', 'Let Gaza live', 'Stop the genocide' and 'Ceasefire now'.

    Protesters held a banner declaring 'AIPAC funds genocide', while participants chanted 'Free Palestine', 'Let Gaza live', 'Stop the genocide' and 'Ceasefire now'.

  • The United States vetoed another United Nations Security Council draft resolution on Israel’s war on Gaza, blocking a demand for an immediate ceasefire.

    The United States vetoed another United Nations Security Council draft resolution on Israel’s war on Gaza, blocking a demand for an immediate ceasefire.

  • Pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside the Manhattan headquarters of pro-Israel lobby group American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

    Pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside the Manhattan headquarters of pro-Israel lobby group American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

  • A protester steps on the Israeli flag during the march in New York.

    A protester steps on the Israeli flag during the march in New York.

  • Police officers try to block the march along Second Avenue in New York City.

    Police officers try to block the march along Second Avenue in New York City.

  • Protesters shout slogans as they march demanding a ceasefire. Washington has been averse to the word 'ceasefire' in any UN action on the war.

    Protesters shout slogans as they march demanding a ceasefire. Washington has been averse to the word 'ceasefire' in any UN action on the war.

  • The US traditionally shields Israel from UN action and has previously vetoed two other UNSC resolutions since the war began on October 7.

    The US traditionally shields Israel from UN action and has previously vetoed two other UNSC resolutions since the war began on October 7.

  • Jewish Voice for Peace, an antiwar group, said that 18 Jewish activists were arrested for 'shutting down' the New York offices of Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.

    Jewish Voice for Peace, an antiwar group, said that 18 Jewish activists were arrested for 'shutting down' the New York offices of Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.

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