Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked traffic in cities across the country on Monday morning, part of a global effort to disrupt economies and pressure world leaders to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
In California, protesters chain themselves to barrels and block northbound lanes Oakland I-880Meanwhile, another group of demonstrators holding banners disrupted southbound traffic. On the Golden Gate Bridge, protesters blocked traffic in both directions, some holding banners that read “For Gaza, Stop the World.”
These disruptions don’t just affect drivers. In Chicago, protesters on Interstate 190 blocked traffic entering O’Hare International Airport, and already-arrived passengers began walking with their luggage to catch their flights. The airport announced severe delays on X and encouraged passengers to use alternative transportation.go through mid morningTraffic is again entering O’Hare Airport, according to the airport.
In San Antonio, protesters holding Palestinian flags blocked both sides of the road Valero Energy Corporation Headquarters, blocking traffic on the northwest side of the city.in new york city At Monday afternoonhundreds of protesters blocked traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge, and Police arrested some demonstrators.
And in Philadelphia, pro-palestine protesters An information session was organized, which blocked rush hour traffic. Others led a funeral-like procession of cars along Interstate 95, and a third group gathered outside City Hall to call on local leaders to stop sending millions of dollars to Israel.They also went to the headquarters of Day & Zimmermann, an arms manufacturer that organizers said supplies weapons to Israel, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported report.
The protests are part of Operation A15, a solidarity agreement aimed at “identifying and blocking key chokepoints” with the greatest economic impact, According to its website.
In Middletown, Conn., for example, pro-Palestinian protesters blocked employees from entering a Pratt & Whitney plant that exports military aircraft engines. Police arrested many protesters According to the Hartford Courant.
Monday’s campaign intentionally coincides with Tax Day in the United States. Protesters and activists across the country said they were calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the United States to stop providing military aid to the Israeli government.
Protesters have also gathered in major cities around the world, including Athens; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Sydney, Australia; and Barcelona, Spain. Everyone echoed the ceasefire.
