An Arab activist group of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters locked arms to shut down the westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge during President Biden's visit to San Francisco. The protesters demanded a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war during rush hour, leading to significant disruption. CHP officers referred to the protest as an 'unlawful demonstration' and dozens have been arrested. The protesters' vehicles are being towed and traffic is resuming.
Update: Pro-Palestinian protesters block westbound Bay Bridge for hours; dozens arrested, traffic resuming https://t.co/DxzO22VncI via @KPIXTV
Anti-War Protesters Block Bay Bridge Into San Francisco. Read more by tapping the image below. ⬇️ https://t.co/w2xdU50Bka
LIVE: Pro-Palestinian protesters block Bay Bridge https://t.co/gqCFiEmIEH
BREAKING: Pro-Palestinian protesters block bridges in Boston, San Francisco during rush hour https://t.co/66By8z1ZZW
According to reports, pro-Palestinian protestors that blocked Bay Bridge have been taken into custody https://t.co/kTc6FzLW0r
#BreakingNews 🚨 Pro-Palestinian protesters on Bay Bridge chain themselves together; all westbound lanes blocked. Protesters demanding a cease-fire in Gaza. More here: https://t.co/yJxS5p9qTi #kpix #baybridge #gaza #sanfrancisco https://t.co/VWL4VWtftw
UPDATE: CHP is in the process of arresting protesters who have completely shut down the Bay Bridge for hours Thursday morning. 📷: @LenaHowland, courtesy of our media partners @abc7newsbayarea https://t.co/Lk3AXo6tGV
#BREAKING UPDATE: The CHP says all protesters on the Bay Bridge have been taken into custody and they're working to tow away the protesters' vehicles. Live video: https://t.co/lYHHrjvToS Sheriff's deputies move in to assist with protester arrests: https://t.co/CYNFGqrKm4
Protesters Calling for Gaza Ceasefire Block Bay Bridge’s Westbound Lanes https://t.co/INpCzilJap
Dozens of ceasefire protesters have shut down the Bay Bridge in San Francisco during commute hours. All westbound lanes are blocked. https://t.co/MfhjnnMnsy
Protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Middle East have blocked all westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge in what CHP officers are calling an "unlawful demonstration," as no traffic has been able to enter San Francisco. https://t.co/csBi0fFvNK https://t.co/7IssSeNj0c
#BREAKING UPDATE: Protesters have locked arms across all westbound lanes of traffic on the Bay Bridge, demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Live video: https://t.co/77utEtFDK4 https://t.co/gbnH2yQtfw
BREAKING: Arab activist group shuts down Oakland’s Bay Bridge to demand ceasefire in Gaza https://t.co/6fIU5hfzme https://t.co/6fIU5hfzme
100+ protesters have blocked all lanes of the Bay Bridge WB heading into SF. We are covering the story but heads up if you are heading into SF. There is no access to the Westbound Bay Bridge from Oakland. There is no ETA as to when this may be resolved. https://t.co/yJxS5p9qTi
NOW ON THE BAY BRIDGE Dozens are shutting the bridge down during commute hours, DEMANDING a ceasefire in Gaza while Biden is here in San Francisco. No Gaza genocide, no more bombing, stop killing children. https://t.co/1bnYsa3JHI
Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down Bay Bridge https://t.co/rShhqsfgXY
Pro-Palestinian protestors demanding ceasefire block Bay Bridge while Biden visits San Francisco https://t.co/sUjMkyol4J
#BREAKING: Protesters have shut down the Bay Bridge, demanding that President Joe Biden call for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. https://t.co/MbSGOiFbIp https://t.co/xIeBVS85z0
Anti-War Protesters Block Bay Bridge Into San Francisco. Read more by tapping the image below. ⬇️ https://t.co/FMp5QQzxsp
BREAKING: Protesters on the eastern span of the Bay Bridge have blocked all westbound lanes Thursday morning and no cars are currently able to get into San Francisco. https://t.co/w0E87oQKSW
Protesters have shut down westbound lanes on Bay Bridge. https://t.co/yD5m0q4yF0