On Wednesday morning, the Golden Gate Bridge experienced a temporary shutdown due to a pro-Palestinian protest, causing significant disruptions to the morning commute. Protesters were demanding a cease-fire in Gaza and managed to block all lanes of traffic, leading to standstills and clashes with some drivers. The protest, which lasted for about 10 minutes, led to the intervention of the California Highway Patrol. Traffic was eventually restored by 8:10am, and approximately 20 demonstrators were removed from the scene. The Palestinian Youth Movement was credited for organizing the protest. All lanes on the Golden Gate Bridge have since reopened, easing the earlier congestion.
Approximately 20 demonstrators have been removed from the Golden Gate Bridge after stopping their cars on it as part of the protest, which the Palestinian Youth Movement took credit for. https://t.co/76zoz1cT8e #SFStandard #SanFrancisco #BayArea #GoldenGateBridge https://t.co/QhkmxkyAcL
All lanes on the Golden Gate Bridge are now open after a group of approximately 20 protesters briefly appeared on the bridge Wednesday morning, causing heavy traffic. https://t.co/vp93Xn8kL1
A protest on the Golden Gate Bridge Wednesday morning briefly blocked all lanes (🎥 @jc__lara) FULL STORY: https://t.co/QdVb23mMWZ https://t.co/qqJiuZuRyq
A protest on the Golden Gate Bridge Wednesday morning briefly blocked all lanes (🎥 @jc_lara) FULL STORY: https://t.co/QdVb23mMWZ https://t.co/qqJiuZuRyq
California Highway Patrol work in the Golden Gate Bridge parking lot working after the bridge was briefly blocked by pro-Palestinian protesters. Details with @DominicFracassa with @sfchronicle https://t.co/JdgCI9Lc50
Golden Gate Bridge protest blocks all lanes of traffic Wednesday morning https://t.co/9D0WxwQBCu
UPDATE: All lanes of the Golden Gate Bridge have reopened after protesters briefly shut down traffic Wednesday morning. https://t.co/r1zvyKVgXg
NEW: Dozens of protesters this morning stopped and blocked traffic across the Golden Gate Bridge for a brief period of time. https://t.co/inbXCSoQsp
A pro-Palestinian protest action was blocking all traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Wednesday morning. https://t.co/t16Kl3ECU4
Golden Gate Bridge Blocked by Activists Calling for Cease Fire in Gaza https://t.co/fJCkm8SkU1
#BreakingNews: A pro-Palestinian protest action had blocked all traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Wednesday morning. For now, it’s clearing up. We do have crews headed to the scenes now. https://t.co/A9RlFK5Ngg
As of 8:10am traffic is moving once again on the Golden Gate Bridge. Appears the protest lasted about 10 minutes. https://t.co/rTkynfQDag
A group of protesters with signs blocked multiple lanes of the Golden Gate Bridge Wednesday morning. https://t.co/nj9128G6QH
The Golden Gate Bridge has been shut down by Gaza protesters, bringing the Wednesday morning commute to a halt. https://t.co/aT6SsQ3lIJ https://t.co/aT6SsQ3lIJ
BREAKING: Golden Gate Bridge at a stand still right now. Traffic not moving in or out of San Francisco. Initial reports of a protest on the bridge https://t.co/MP7tcq27N7
BREAKING: Pro-Palestinian protestors are blocking the Golden Gate Bridge right now @KQEDnews. Some clashes with angry drivers. https://t.co/kS5ogUN3aQ
BREAKING: Hundreds of anti-Israel are blocking bridges and tunnels in New York City in a “Flood Manhattan for Rafah” protest. Via @ScooterCasterNY & @yyeeaahhhboiii2 https://t.co/RMoHUmt70w
#NOW Pro-palestine protesters SHUT DOWN the streets outside of Fox News / Newscorp Headquarters in Midtown Manhattan as hundreds marched for “Flood Manhattan for Rafah” protest in #NYC Video by @yyeeaahhhboiii2 [email protected] to license https://t.co/wYEr6toP0Q
BREAKING: NYPD start mad-arrests of anti-Israel protesters in Brooklyn, New York City after their protest turned violent. Via @ShirionOrg https://t.co/s8WbvdJSlI
.@NYPDnews #Protest Activity: Expect traffic delays & emergency personnel near the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn. Use alternate routes.