Pro-Palestinian, pro-Israeli demonstrators face off at NYC rally
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators faced off at a large rally on the East Side on Friday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Uh1Qj0
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Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators faced off at a large rally on the East Side on Friday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Uh1Qj0
CBS New York's Jessica Moore spoke with demonstrators, who said they're willing to be arrested to make their voices heard.
Traffic appears to be flowing again after dozens of demonstrators blocked the major entry points into Manhattan.
An Israeli airstrike targeted the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the center of the Gaza Strip. At least 78 people were killed, and the death toll is expected to rise. The Israeli military is reviewing the incident. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
A rally in support of Palestinians was held in Manhattan on Saturday. The group marched to the entrance of the Museum of Natural History then made its way towards Times Square.
A large protest for Palestinians was held in Manhattan on Saturday. Groups marched to the entrance of the Museum of Natural History on the Upper West Side.
Throughout the night, the NYPD tried to contain the group by holding lines and putting up barricades.
There were clashes between police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Midtown on Wednesday. It all unfolded as crowds gathering for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting just blocks away. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the details. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R4NL4U
An American woman was among the 16 hostages Hamas released Wednesday. Israel also released an additional 30 Palestinian prisoners. Natalie Brand reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46HFklI
Teaneck High School students holding signs and Palestinian flags left their last period classes for a planned rally.
A flyer promoting a "Teaneck High School walk out for Palestine" reads in part, "Do not stay silent during a genocide."
Students streamed out of school Monday supervised by dozens of police, school safety agents and school officials.
Students streamed out of Hillcrest High on Monday supervised by dozens of police, school safety agents and school officials. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Palestinian supporters marched through the Shops at Columbus Circle on Saturday before walking to the American Museum of Natural History.
Israeli officials said that Hamas is expected to release 14 hostages taken captive on Oct. 7 today as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas. In return, Israel will release 42 Palestinian prisoners. Meanwhile, the short-term cease-fire and ramped up humanitarian aid will continue. Lilia Luciano is in Tel Aviv with more.
The announcement came after CBS News obtained a new assessment which points to increasing threats against the state.
Someone wrote that the representative is complicit in genocide, adding "No more aid to Israel ... free Palestine." CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Antisemitism and Islamophobia are reaching a boiling point on campuses in the Tri-State Area, according to students.
The 15-nation Security Council's resolution — the first since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war — passed with a 12-0 vote. The U.S., U.K. and Russia abstained.
According to the Hamas-controlled health ministry, dozens of patients there have died since a generator ran out of fuel Saturday. CBS New York's Dick Brennan has the latest.
Students gathered to support the groups "Students for Justice in Palestine" and "Jewish Voice for Peace."
Students gathered to support the groups "Students for Justice in Palestine" and "Jewish Voice for Peace." CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The NYPD was able to control the crowd outside Borough Hall and eventually form a police line.
The NYPD was able to control the crowd outside Borough Hall and eventually form a police line. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Organizers say the rally was held in response to the pro-Palestinian demonstrations popping up in various parts of the country. CBS New York's Natalie Brand reports.
