Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. At the same time, anti-Israel protestors accused the New York Times of genocide, causing an unanticipated and intense turn of events in New York City on Thanksgiving Day.
In an organized rally termed 'Thankstaking for Gaza and Indigenous Resistance Everywhere,' protesters gathered outside the New York Times offices, accusing the newspaper of being complicit in what they labeled as genocide, as per Mail Online.
Pro-Palestinian Chaos at Times Square, Macy's Parade
Chants of 'Every time the media lies, a neighborhood in Gaza dies' and 'New York Times, you can't hide. We charge you with genocide,' echoed through Times Square.
Tourists were confronted with shouts of 'While you're shopping, bombs are dropping.' At least five protesters were detained by the NYPD near Bryant Park as the march dispersed.
Simultaneously, chaos ensued at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade when approximately 30 pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted the event by reportedly gluing themselves to the pavement along the parade route.
Jumping barricades and running into the street, the protesters chanted, "No more nickels, not another dime, no more money for Israel's crimes" and "Free free Palestine." Holding Palestinian flags and signs reading "genocide then, genocide now," the protesters were taken into custody.
Video footage from various news outlets captured the disruption, showing protesters in white jumpsuits with words like "Capitalism," "Colonialism," and "Racism." The demonstration, taking place on Sixth Avenue through Midtown Manhattan, involved pouring a reddish liquid over protesters to symbolize blood.
The Seven Circles Alliance, a climate advocate coalition, claimed responsibility for the disruption, stating it aimed to protest "the ongoing ethnic cleansing and genocide of Palestinians." While the group could not be immediately reached for comment, their Instagram post indicated their stance on the conflict.
Protesters gluing themselves to the pavement and mimicking blood on the streets marked a dramatic scene that led to police intervention, according to ABC News.
NYPD Actions and Parade Turmoil
Law enforcement officers were seen removing protesters from the road and handcuffing them while the parade continued.
In a separate incident, a person on the float representing the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe raised a Palestinian flag. However, the tribe clarified that it takes no stance on the overseas conflict, emphasizing that the individual's actions were not a tribal decision.
The NYPD confirmed the arrest of one person for pro-Palestinian graffiti and red paint splattered outside the New York Public Library's main branch during a march through Midtown.
The library's CEO, Stephen A. Schwarzman, known for supporting Israel, had the building vandalized.
As the city grapples with the aftermath of these incidents, the New York City Police Department is confirming the total number of people arrested. Macy's still needs to respond to inquiries regarding the disruptions during the parade.
The unexpected turn of events on Thanksgiving Day highlights the deep-seated emotions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, bringing global issues to the forefront on a traditionally celebratory occasion, USA Today reported.
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