In the bustling streets of New York City, thousands of pro-Palestinian activists leveraged the holiday shopping rush to raise awareness about the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Protests filled Times Square and other commercial hubs, delivering a clear message to U.S. policymakers: stop funding the war in Gaza and end the support enabling Israeli atrocities.
The demonstrations condemned the ethnic cleansing and systematic violence perpetrated by Israeli forces in Gaza, urging immediate action from the U.S. administration. With chants and placards, activists highlighted the human cost of the war and called for accountability for those complicit in the crimes against Palestinian civilians.
Among the voices demanding justice, renowned American artist Roger Waters, co-founder of "Pink Floyd," delivered a scathing critique of both the United States and Israel. In a press statement, Waters accused the two countries of orchestrating a genocide in Gaza, stating unequivocally, "The world knows that what is happening to the Palestinians is wrong. You cannot annihilate an entire people." His impassioned plea called for an immediate halt to the war that has ravaged Gaza for over 14 months.
Since October 7, 2023, Israeli forces, with U.S. backing, have unleashed a devastating campaign against Gaza. According to local reports, the death toll exceeds 152,000, with countless others injured or missing. The majority of victims are women and children, many of whom remain trapped under rubble due to deliberate targeting of rescue teams by Israeli forces.
The war has also decimated Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving neighborhoods in ruins and humanitarian efforts in chaos. Ambulance crews face relentless attacks, further compounding the suffering of a besieged population.
Protestors and international voices alike are now calling for immediate intervention to halt the genocide and rebuild Gaza. They stress the urgent need for the U.S. administration to reevaluate its role in perpetuating the violence and to take meaningful steps toward peace and justice for Palestinians.
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