Protesters rallied in New York as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived for his UN address, denouncing his handling of the Gaza conflict. Jewish, Israeli, and pro-Palestinian groups called for a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages. Demonstrators also urged the U.S. to halt military aid to Israel.

Protests Erupt In New York As Netanyahu Arrives For UN Address

Anti-War Demonstrators Rally Near UN Headquarters

By: <a href="https://thedailyguardian.com/author/shairin-panwaritvnetwork-com/" itemprop="name">Shairin Panwar
Updated on: September 27, 2024, 12:29 pm IST

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in New York on Thursday for his United Nations General Assembly address, protesters opposing the war in Gaza gathered near the UN. The group, comprised of Israeli and Jewish-led organizations, called for a ceasefire and criticized Netanyahu’s policies.

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: The march to arrest Netanyahu continued from the UN and arrived at the headquarters for pro-genocide propaganda, The New York Times! pic.twitter.com/k7AZE3hzjE

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Calls for Diplomatic Solutions and Hostage Release

Phylisa Wisdom, director of the New York Jewish Agenda, emphasized that diplomatic efforts are essential to ending the conflict. The protesters also demanded the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas in October 2023, with signs urging “Bring the hostages home” and “End the war.”

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Join the Protests

In a separate demonstration, over 300 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered near the New York Public Library, criticizing Netanyahu and calling for an end to US military aid to Israel. Many carried signs denouncing Netanyahu as a war criminal, calling for him to be tried at the International Criminal Court.