Times Square rally calls for release of hostages from Israel-Hamas war
As the war intensifies, rallies are growing in size across New York City. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has look at last night's crowd and their demands.
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As the war intensifies, rallies are growing in size across New York City. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has look at last night's crowd and their demands.
Billboards in Times Square displayed the Israeli flag, as well as pictures of those being held captive.
A massive rally was held in Times Square on Thursday where hundreds of people called for the release of the hostages held by Hamas. CBS New York's Alecia Reid was there as families of kidnapped victims spoke about their loved ones. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4014Q3C
Fighting continued Thursday between Hamas and Israel. Sirens went off in Tel Aviv as more rockets flew overhead. Tina Kraus reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48YGmMq
In Times Square on Thursday, a massive crowd of people showed their support for Israel and demanded the release of hostages held by Hamas. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4014Q3C
U.S. citizens overseas have been advised to "exercise increased caution" due to "the potential for terrorist attacks" and violence amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Jewish New Yorkers held a rally in Times Square on Thursday to show support for Israel and demand the release of hostages being held by the terror group Hamas. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4014Q3C
The state department issued a travel alert in response to the Israel-Hamas war Thursday, as we get new details from the Israeli military about a ground invasion. Tina Kraus reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48YGmMq
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Rallies were held Wednesday calling for Hamas to free its hostages, while another stood in solidarity with the people of Gaza. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
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Pictures of hostages were first displayed at the United Nations building last week.
A group of local visual artists have taken a bold step to remember the nearly 200 people kidnapped by Hamas. Their images are being projected on buildings and landmarks around New York City.
Since major U.S. airlines still have direct flights to and from Israel grounded for the near future, most people trying to leave are relying on charter flights and foreign airlines to get back. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Dozens of flyers were held up showing the names and faces of the nearly 200 people said to be held hostage by Hamas.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado was at the rally, where city leaders spoke, along with people who are missing family members. They called for their safe and immediate release.
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The rally takes place on Manhattan's East Side, where CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest on local reaction.
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