Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards ceremony, hundreds of anti-Israel demonstrators took to the streets to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
The protesters claimed they were marching near the Oscars ceremony to demonstrate against “Hollywood’s active support of the US-funded genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.” did.around NBC Los Angeles:
The demonstration began around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue. The event was co-sponsored by a coalition that includes the American Palestinian Community Network, Centro CSO, National Alliance Against Racism and Political Repression, Black Lives Matter LA, the Free Democratic Palestine Movement, and the International Federation of Popular Struggles.
At 2:43 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department announced that a dispersal order had been issued for an illegal assembly in the area of Sunset Boulevard and Cherokee Avenue. Police urged people to avoid the area if possible and to be aware of traffic delays.
The protesters said their goal was to “disrupt the Academy Awards” and expose “retaliation against those in the film industry who oppose Israeli atrocities and war crimes.”
Protesters were also planning another march organized by Jewish Voice for Peace Los Angeles near the Cinerama Dome, just a few blocks from the Oscar venue.
Since the October 7 massacre in Israel by the terrorist group Hamas, anti-Israel demonstrators have blocked parade routes, besieged the White House and delayed the president’s speech at an event in New York.
Joe Biden will have a hard time retaining young voters in this election, as recent polls show he staunchly supports Israel.
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