What were the New Year's Eve festivities that were disrupted?
What were the New Year's Eve festivities that were disrupted?
Pro-Palestinian protesters attempted to disrupt New Year's Eve festivities in NYC and Boston.
In New York City, a large group of protesters gathered at Columbus Circle before marching down Central Park South and to Fifth Avenue, calling for a cease-fire in the ongoing war in the Middle East between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists.
The protesters in New York City were seen carrying Palestinian flags and chanting, "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free."
At least one demonstrator at the Macy's in Herald Square set off a bright red smoke bomb and made it around the store before being escorted out.
The group Shut it Down for Palestine appeared to be involved in at least some of the protests in New York City, demanding "an international call to action" during New Year's Eve celebrations in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
In Boston, pro-Palestinian protesters participated in chants that included "cease-fire or genocide" and "we demand a cease-fire," while waving Palestinian flags.
Several other cities across the country also stepped up security and some had to shut down roadways in response to the demonstrations.
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