The heart of the protest unfolded in the Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn, as demonstrators vehemently called for an end to the attacks by the Israel Defense Forces that have resulted in the loss of lives in Palestine.
As the protests continued into the night, the New York Police Department (NYPD) took several people into custody, as captured by various on-scene video clips.
Diversity in Pro-Palestine protests
Among the protesters, a group representing NKUSA (Neturei Karta – Orthodox Jews United Against Zionism) stood in solidarity with Palestinians, emphasizing the diverse range of communities that joined in this march on October 21, 2023.
These protests took place against the backdrop of Israel’s announcement to intensify its military operations in the Gaza Strip and the ongoing preparations for a potential ground assault.
The escalation in violence followed two weeks of intense conflict between Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants and Israeli forces, initiated by surprise attacks on Israel on October 7.
