Pro-Palestinian protests have escalated in New York City and London, leading to significant disruptions. In New York, demonstrators blocked major roadways including the Holland Tunnel, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and Williamsburg Bridge, as well as attempting to block roads to JFK Airport, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and protesting against Israel's actions. The Metropolitan Police in London faced clashes with protesters on Westminster Bridge, where activists, advised by Black Lives Matter and partnering protest groups to conceal their identities, were described as a 'pro-murder, pro-rape, pro-Hamas mob' by one source. Hundreds of protesters were arrested in New York as they staged sit-ins and blocked traffic during rush hour, causing major delays and chanting slogans such as “NYPD KKK, IDF they’re all the same”. The NYPD and Port Authority Police issued advisories and were mobilized to manage the situation and reopen the affected routes, with at least one lane of the Holland Tunnel eventually reopening. These demonstrations represent a significant show of solidarity with Palestine and have drawn attention to the ongoing conflict with Israel, with protesters decrying what they call an 'American-funded, American-led genocide'. Amid the chaos, an angry NYC driver expressed frustration, declaring, 'This is New York, not Palestine, not Gaza!' and another was heard shouting, 'You’re disrupting traffic idiots, you can’t do that, it’s against the law'. A total of 325 protesters were arrested in New York.
More than 300 protesters were arrested this morning after their coordinated efforts blocked traffic on three NYC bridges and a tunnel. https://t.co/Ehm9NpZZhP
VIDEO: A massive mob of anti-Israel protesters took over three New York City bridges and Manhattan’s Holland Tunnel. https://t.co/z1UmrUfknZ
Pro-#Palestinian #protesters block several New York City bridges and a tunnel to demand an immediate ceasefire in the three-month-old #Israel-Hamas conflict. https://t.co/j1zVGeWdIv
Wild video captures irate NYC driver getting out of car to shove anti-Israel protesters: 'You're disrupting traffic, idiots!' https://t.co/nYwogmWKdz via @nypmetro
UPDATE: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators calling for a cease-fire in Gaza brought traffic to a standstill Monday, with thousands blocking bridges and tunnels connecting Manhattan to the rest of the city. @JessicaMooreTV reports. https://t.co/36GMTrwcqy
325 arrested after Pro-Palestinian protesters block major bridges, Holland Tunnel https://t.co/9MELxk20AA https://t.co/F8mPalN1MU
Anti-Israel Protesters Blocked Three NYC Bridges and Holland Tunel https://t.co/rzD1e09KRZ
Activists shut down New York City traffic by simultaneously blocking three bridges and the Holland Tunnel in solidarity with Palestine. Organizers say the coordinated action stops business as usual during a U.S. financed genocide and draws attention to Palestinians in Gaza who… https://t.co/785fUJDw7h
“I Have a Daughter in Brooklyn!”: Hero Dad Shoves Hamas Supporters Blocking His Car at Williamsburg Bridge in New York City (Video) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/U1xtjBHlpX
Moment furious father gets out of his car and confronts pro-Palestine protesters blockading Williamsburg Bridge https://t.co/Bd0XLNqueo https://t.co/U6lXEbclFC
PHOTOS: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested during protest on Brooklyn Bridge https://t.co/nrp10cwBMy
Moment furious father gets out of his car and confronts anti-Israel protesters blockading Williamsburg Bridge and tells them he needs to 'get to his daughter' - as NYPD arrest 325 for causing havoc across Big Apple https://t.co/YXqnYtsY4j https://t.co/TcPeSoMswc
More than 300 pro-Palestine protesters calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza were arrested after blocking several major bridges and tunnels during morning rush hour in NYC. More: https://t.co/sRLDvzyWZN https://t.co/Fo4cNFF9jg
Wild video captures NYC driver getting out of car to shove anti-Israel protesters: ‘You’re disrupting traffic, idiots!’ https://t.co/ld3WBaGzR6 https://t.co/vNxxXQepaS
More than 300 arrested in pro-Palestinian protests blocking NYC bridges, Holland Tunnel https://t.co/SHlxAYGEP0 https://t.co/mBEuyeOSpA
Police arrest over 120 anti-Israel protesters blocking New York City tunnel, bridges https://t.co/zqi0y6sPJS . Click to read ⬇️
NEW - Gaza protesters block New York bridges, tunnel https://t.co/vM2EQOXhAj
More than 100 people were arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters from several advocacy groups shut down the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge and Holland Tunnel for more than an hour during the Monday morning commute. https://t.co/LBDrpgiVlG
Driver is pissed at Pro-Palestinian protesters: "You’re disrupting traffic idiots, you can’t do that, it’s against the law." https://t.co/8uuQ5k6OWw
SEE IT: Outraged New York City Driver ERUPTS, Shoves Pro-Palestine Protesters on Williamsburg Bridge: “You’re disrupting traffic idiots, you can’t do that, it’s against the law.” WATCH https://t.co/KqN2l1QPZl
You’re disrupting traffic, that’s against the law, I have a daughter in Brooklyn,” says a frustrated New Yorker as pro-Palestinian protesters continue their harassment campaign against ordinary American citizens.https://t.co/GuLbAFvTpq
NYC - Palestinian supporters arrested after blocking the Holland Tunnel during morning traffic. Thank you @NYCMayor - these antics are a massive disruption to NYC infrastructure and do nothing but create more hatred! https://t.co/ApnUUnKAjm
Pro-Hamas Protesters Block Three Bridges and Holland Tunnel in NYC Creating Massive Traffic – Hundreds Arrested https://t.co/8cDeMimtFe
Protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza disrupted travel on the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges as well as at the Holland Tunnel. https://t.co/x8E5CiAbi2
After Pro-Hamas supporters blocked traffic in NYC, an angry driver gets out and starts shoving protestors out of the way “I have a daughter in Brooklyn!” Blocking the road deserves a minimum prison sentence https://t.co/FwIE0Q4v9z
"I HAVE A DAUGHTER IN BROOKLYN. GET THE F-CK OUT OF THE WAY" Fed up black driver physically removes the Free Palestine protestors blocking off the bridge in Manhattan https://t.co/F7Sdr3d6Y5
"I HAVE A DAUGHTER IN BROOKLYN. GET THE F-CK OUT OF THE WAY." Fed up black driver physically removes the Free Palestine protestors blocking off the Brooklyn Bridge https://t.co/F7Sdr3d6Y5
NEW: New York City driver goes off on pro-Palestine protesters, calls them a bunch of "idiots" for blocking traffic and then gets out of his car to push them out of the way. This guy represents how most Americans feel. "You are disrupting traffic, you idiots. You can't do that.… https://t.co/oyINeFFjLM
WATCH: A frustrated NYC driver pushes pro-Palestine agitators out of the way of his vehicle, after being blocked by the mob of protesters at the Williamsburg bridge, via @elaadeliahu https://t.co/PxjNZyH5Ta
NYC driver to pro-Palestinian protestors: “You’re disrupting traffic idiots, you can’t do that, it’s against the law” https://t.co/oxuxUkjEr6
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the entrance to the Holland Tunnel, which connects Manhattan and New Jersey. More politics here: https://t.co/3ouZTQgf96 https://t.co/Gi2LAeCzEx
Angry NYC driver shoves Palestine protesters blocking the Williamsburg bridge during rush hour traffic this morning out of his way “You’re disrupting traffic idiots, you can’t do that, it’s against the law” https://t.co/0bQLsAgUHN
Pro-Palestine Protesters Block Three Bridges and Holland Tunnel in NYC Creating Massive Traffic – Hundreds Arrested Group says that by blocking the city’s exits, the protesters created "a physical analogue for the situation in Gaza, where there is no getting out" https://t.co/aAnBMyQSvV
Protesters demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza blocked the entrance to New York City's bustling Holland Tunnel, connecting Manhattan and New Jersey. https://t.co/VuS104VVf3
New York City Chaos: Hamas Supporters Block Three Bridges and Holland Tunnel (Video) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/sVWEwz0Jk5
New York Protesters Arrested: Pro-Palestinian Sit-Ins Briefly Close Brooklyn Bridge And Holland Tunnel https://t.co/yHFCIxl7l3 https://t.co/qpmsc7A2mj
Over 100 far-left protesters were arrested in a pro-Palestine direct action that shut down the Manhattan, Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges and Holland Tunnel during rush hour this morning. Read: https://t.co/0GXiX45IcU
⚠️ PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS BLOCK NEW YORK CITY BRIDGES, TUNNEL (Reuters) Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked several New York City bridges and a tunnel on Monday to demand an immediate ceasefire in the three-month-old Israel-Hamas conflict. Dozens of demonstrators sat in the…
Anti-Israel Protesters Blocking Three NYC Bridges and Holland Tunel https://t.co/rzD1e09d2r
JUST IN - Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked off traffic on bridges in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg, and Holland Tunnel https://t.co/eG3M9Bk3Ft
New York City — This morning, far-left protesters shut down access to Holland Tunnel in another escalating direct action in support of Palestine. They shouted anti-police and anti-IDF chants, comparing them to the KKK. https://t.co/dAvU2QNvnR
A driver loses his temper with anti-Israel protesters blocking the Holland Tunnel. “They want to ruin my day? This is New York, not Palestine, not Gaza!" Via @ScooterCasterNY https://t.co/2LDuD9O5VG
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked off traffic on bridges in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg in addition to the Holland Tunnel on Monday morning https://t.co/xdliJ00RjW
Pro-Palestinian protesters from several advocacy groups shut down the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge and Holland Tunnel for over an hour on Monday morning. https://t.co/LBDrpgiVlG
"This is New York, not Palestine, not Gaza!" A driver was impacted by far-left protesters who shut down an entrance to Holland Tunnel in Manhattan. Across the US, leftists have escalated their protests to target infrastructure, roads and highways. https://t.co/6Gb40luUwY
Mass arrests by NYPD after a coalition of pro Palestinian activists created a blockade at the entrance of the Williamsburg bridge in Manhattan #NYC. Outbound traffic at the Holland Tunnel was also disrupted after being blocked by protest during rush hour. The demonstrations… https://t.co/705Yqk8m2e
Anti-Israeli protesters cut off Manhattan as they block off Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge and Holland Tunnel https://t.co/S5AsB5BzKR https://t.co/bWAmp6wy0F
JUST IN: Pro-Hamas groups coordinate to shut down THREE major bridges and tunnels in New York City https://t.co/q9qcCdLOkN https://t.co/5xHv9R19lh
BREAKING: More than 100 anti-Israel protesters have been arrested in New York City after blocking a number of bridges and the Holland Tunnel. They were calling for Israel to: “Free All Palestinian Prisoners” Via @ScooterCasterNY https://t.co/u0xb6dZHfz
BREAKING: Over 120 agitators arrested after blocking Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg Bridges, Holland Tunnel in NYC https://t.co/ojRFNcCDf4 https://t.co/ojRFNcCDf4
Hamas suporters blocking Holland Tunnel, brooklyn Bridge, and major bridges across New York City. NYPD caught off guard once again, even though there was direct intelligence as of Friday this would happen. I was told explicitly by multiple souraces this would happen. If NYPD…
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Monday morning blocked entrances to the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges, as well as the Holland Tunnel, disrupting rush-hour traffic as they protested Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and called for a cease-fire. https://t.co/JQydXWIhqf
JUST IN: Pro-Palestine protesters have launched a coordinated event and shut down three bridges and the Holland Tunnel in New York City. All they're doing is making enemies. Unfortunately for the protesters, their efforts ended with mass arrests, specifically at the Brooklyn… https://t.co/U1XOufrhSG
NYC bridges shutdown by pro-Palestinian protestors https://t.co/PR40zUA66Y
BREAKING REPORT: Pro-Palestinian mobs SHUT DOWN three major bridges entering and exiting New York City and the Holland Tunnel… DEVELOPING.. https://t.co/Uwm8z0p7eK
#Breaking: Pro Hamas extremists blocking Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and Holland Tunnel during morning rush. Drivers are livid. Patience has run its course. @NYPDnews and Port Authority PD making mass arrests across the city. New Yorkers appreciate… https://t.co/LUShd2T2mc
Update: Port Authority police say 120 people arrested at pro-Palestinian rally that blocked outbound lanes of Holland Tunnel. https://t.co/36GMTrwcqy
Dozens arrested after Pro-Palestinian protesters block major bridges, Holland Tunnel https://t.co/xj7leEd2mW
Pro-Palestinian protesters swarmed three bridges and the Holland Tunnel in Lower Manhattan, blocking off traffic and creating chaos late Monday morning. https://t.co/5BlSEtCRXf https://t.co/u8vd4WuPig
Pro-Palestine protesters in NYC simultaneously blocked off the Holland Tunnel, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan Bridge to cause traffic all over NYC. Where are the police?? Arrest them all and deport the non citizens! https://t.co/gbBc5YfuLg
Anti-Israeli protesters cut off Manhattan as they block off Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge and Holland Tunnel by sitting across middle of road in human chains chanting 'free Gaza' https://t.co/c1tl72fr48 https://t.co/YZ72UMbiAA
Pro-Palestinian protestors block bridges, tunnels into Manhattan Video circulating on social media shows protestors on Brooklyn Bridge on-ramp chanting “Free, free Palestine!” while blocking Brooklyn-bound traffic https://t.co/GfYJv8zwKs
NOW: Pro-Palestine supporters chant “NYPD KKK, IDF they’re all the same” after lines of protesters arrested and cuffed at Holland Tunnel. https://t.co/VJHhGuDqLN
BREAKING: Free Palestine mobs just shut the three major bridges going in & out of NYC + the Holland Tunnel. https://t.co/xUzphto0uK
Update: At least one lane of the Holland Tunnel has reopened and traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge appears to be flowing again after pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the major entry points into Manhattan. https://t.co/36GMTrwcqy
USA: STOP ARMING ISRAEL NOW! Protestors blocked off 4 bridges at once, stopping the flow of traffic in Lower Manhattan, to demand an immediate end to US “aid” to Israel and a lifting of the siege on Gaza. https://t.co/2vOsZP8JKb
Protestors chanting “Free Palestine” blocking every entrance to the Holland Tunnel. Traffic jammed all through the neighborhood @NY1 https://t.co/G3fk2WIjR3
PRO PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS SHUT DOWN ALL THREE BRIDGES TO NYC *
The Williamsburg Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and The Holland Tunnel are blocked off by protesters. https://t.co/a2nwvmg9i8
Update: NYPD responds to pro-Palestinian rally blocking Brooklyn & Manhattan bridges and Holland Tunnel; Demonstrators taken into custody. https://t.co/36GMTrwcqy
Pro-Palestinian protesters block traffic on three NYC bridges, Holland Tunnel https://t.co/gJCN75oORK https://t.co/O5Jw9SnRd0
HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds of New Yorkers, including members of @palyouthmvmt, @nycdsa, @wawog_now and others are shutting down multiple bridges and tunnels in Manhattan to say: Lift the siege on Gaza now. Free all Palestinian prisoners. End the occupation. End US aid to Israel. https://t.co/kCcs3QEAeR
Pro-Palestinian protesters are blocking traffic this morning on the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges as well as the Holland Tunnel.
ADVISORY: Due to ongoing protest activity expect traffic delays near the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges and the Holland Tunnel. Please use alternate routes. https://t.co/dFP3qosBFv
BREAKING: Police attempt to arrest pro-Palestine supporters at the Holland Tunnel. https://t.co/rELzvPftuJ
BREAKING: Police begin arresting pro-Palestine supporters at the Holland Tunnel. https://t.co/p4iZzmdt9k
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocking Holland Tunnel and major bridges across New York City https://t.co/xj7leEd2mW
#Breaking: Pro-Palestinian rally shuts down Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, Holland Tunnel into New York City https://t.co/36GMTrwcqy
We are currently taking not one, but FOUR locations and shutting down the entirety of downtown Manhattan is solidarity with Gaza. This is an unprecedented escalation in U.S. solidarity w Palestine. Manhattan bridge, Brooklyn bridge, Holland Tunnel, and Williamsburg Bridge. https://t.co/WLLrRcs95N
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Palestine protestors take over the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, and Holland Tunnel to demand an end to the ongoing American-funded, American-led genocide of the Palestinian people in #Gaza https://t.co/StNZwDkaSV
palestine actionists in NYC have currently shut down ALL major connections to lower manhattan: the brooklyn bridge, the manhattan bridge, the williamsburg bridge AND the holland tunnel. No business as usual! Stop the genocide!
HAPPENING NOW: An organizer announces that pro-Palestine activists in NYC are currently blocking multiple major roadways, including the Holland Tunnel, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Manhattan Bridge. https://t.co/ZsHPs1vLdn
#BREAKING Holland Tunnel, Brooklyn Bridge and Williamsburg bridge are shut down in NYC by Pro-Palestine protesters demanding "Ceasefire Now" in Gaza. https://t.co/E3avSuhFLs
A group of pro-Palestine protesters have shut down the Brooklyn Bridge to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Other protesters have shut down the Manhattan Bridge and other major transit points in the city https://t.co/JGrB2RJ4r5
BREAKING: Activists from many groups around the city are blocking outbound traffic at the Holland Tunnel. They are also blocking Manhattan side entrances to the Brooklyn, Manhattan & Williamsburg bridges right now in a multi-pronged action in the name of ending the siege on Gaza. https://t.co/edDSUaCrl9
#BREAKING Holland Tunnel exit is being BLOCKED in Manhattan by Pro-Palestine protesters as part of a larger action to disrupt NYC rush hour. https://t.co/z6A8Cyiw2S
🇵🇸 In London, clashes broke out between police and demonstrators on Westminster Bridge after a rally in support of Palestine. https://t.co/bBSDVwlaOL
Pro-#Palestinian protesters block roads outside the British parliament in #London, demanding an immediate ceasefire in the #Israel-Hamas conflict and clashing with police who prevented them from marching across Westminster Bridge. https://t.co/CWwI6OEEHH
Pro-Palestinian protesters block Westminster Bridge outside UK parliament https://t.co/iYA0cIfG25 . Click to read ⬇️
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked Westminster Bridge on Saturday, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. https://t.co/kPWauSj1wD https://t.co/Unz4bPokic
Live update: Demonstrators block bridge outside UK parliament while protesting against Israel https://t.co/iA7tkjQgJH . Click to read ⬇️
Pro-Palestine protesters staged a sit-in at Westminster Bridge in London, UK, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza https://t.co/5kAgg0o0oa
Pro-Palestinian protesters staged a sit-in at Westminster Bridge in their first major demonstration of the new year ✍️: @_HarryStedman_ https://t.co/hZfcu6QPcz
BREAKING: Anti-Israel protesters are blocking Westminster Bridge in London 🇬🇧🇮🇱 https://t.co/zodqVJPFPH
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked roads outside the British parliament in London on Saturday, demanding an immediate ceasefire in the #Israel-#Hamas conflict and clashing with police who prevented them from marching across Westminster Bridge. #London https://t.co/70VAblsBcN
Hundreds of Pro-Palestine protesters stage sit-in blocking Westminster Bridge in London https://t.co/7DYVAOeCdZ
The pro-murder, pro-rape, pro-Hamas mob are blocking London’s Westminster Bridge. 🎥 @IncMonocle https://t.co/Lnk74kgyXo
🔴 Pro-Palestine protesters clash with police during London march. Read more here ⬇️ https://t.co/LyqRlE0j9J https://t.co/edDbGZScNL
Pro-Palestinian protest takes over London without sharing info with Metropolitan Police Black Lives Matter and partnering protest groups advised protesters to conceal their identities. @DanielleGreyman #London | #Palestine | #BLM https://t.co/70VAblsBcN
The @metpoliceuk hold hands to stop pro-Palestine thugs as they clash with officers on Westminster bridge. Credit: @IncMonocle https://t.co/IkfQvmL2Ei
Pro-Palestinian protesters attempt to block roads to New York’s JFK Airport https://t.co/xjGBTFkMz2