Anti-Israel protesters descended with “Free Palestine” signs and banners. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade In New York City on Thursday, police removed those who tried to block the parade route.
A group of protesters held Palestinian flags and waved a banner that read, “Don’t celebrate genocide!” in the middle of the street as the parade, led by a Ronald McDonald balloon, came down W. 55th Street and Sixth Avenue.
The pictures show. NYPD officers breaking up the demonstration and detaining several protesters so that the parade could continue without interruption. Some protesters were seen leaving while others who refused to move were dragged or taken to the ground and handcuffed.
Protesters can be heard chanting “Free Palestine” as police break up the group in video from the scene. Protesters could be heard shouting as large crowds lined the streets to watch the parade.
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Anti-Israel protesters sit on the parade route during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Reuters/Brandon McDermid)
It was not clear whether the protesters being removed were arrested. Fox News Digital has reached out to the NYPD for more information.
Police officers clash with protesters during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Reuters/Brandon McDermid)
Last year, anti-Israel protesters… Lined the parade route, some chanting slogans and chanting “Palestine will be free” while others stuck their hands on the road along the parade route and doused themselves in red liquid to represent blood. got soaked
Police officers disperse protesters during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Reuters/Brandon McDermid)
Anti-Israel protesters were arrested in the Senate office building
New York City Mayor Eric Adams warned protesters on Wednesday not to repeat their efforts.
“I really want to take the time to tell the Grinches who believe they’re going to disrupt the parade that it’s not going to happen,” Adams said during a press conference.
Police officers detain a protester during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Reuters/Brandon McDermid)
Hamas instigated the war. in Gaza when its fighters stormed Israel on October 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping about 250. About 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, and at least a third of them are believed to be dead.
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The 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has killed more than 44,000 people and injured more than 104,000 in the Gaza Strip, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.