Protests began in several cities around the world on Black Friday, as demonstrators gathered to show solidarity with Palestinians at the start of the holiday shopping season.
In Boston, a large crowd of pro-Palestinians was seen inside the Copley Place Shopping Center calling for an end to the war between Israeli and Hamas terrorists. The Boston Police Department told Fox News Digital there were no arrests and no damage to the mall was reported.
In New York City, demonstrators filled the streets of Fifth Avenue and Columbus Circle in Manhattan to mark the day.
“We are all Palestinians,” the crowd was heard shouting.
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No arrests were made Friday, according to the New York City Police Department. A day earlier, pro-Palestinian demonstrators briefly disrupted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Pro-Palestinian protesters walked down Michigan Avenue blocking traffic in Chicago on Black Friday. Several protests began in other cities to coincide with the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. (Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images)
In Chicago, demonstrators called on the Biden administration to halt aid to Israel and blocked traffic on Michigan Avenue.
In London, a Palestinian flag appeared to be hoisted outside Luton City Hall, according to videos on social media.
Demonstrators in Indonesia's capital Jakarta shouted slogans in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip during a rally in front of the US embassy.
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The rally was held on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly called for this day to be observed on November 29 every year.
This date coincides with November 29, 1947, when the United Nations resolved to plan the partition of Palestine and create an independent Jewish state of Israel.
A photo exhibition titled “Gaza, Palestine: A Human Crisis, a Cry for Justice'' will be on display from December 4th to January 10th in the public lobby of the United Nations General Assembly Building in New York. (united nations)
The United Nations in Geneva commemorated the day in solidarity with the Palestinian people, said Tatiana Valovaya, UN Geneva Director-General.
“This commemoration is a timely opportunity to reaffirm international solidarity with the Palestinian people and their right to live in peace and dignity,” she posted online.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have accused Israel of indiscriminately killing civilians in Gaza after the terrorist group attacked the Jewish state on October 7, 2023. Israel denies the claims and says Hamas continues to use weapons and sensitive equipment in civilian areas and underground hospitals. school.
Police and protesters clash during the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday. (Reuters/Brendan McDiarmid)
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On Friday, the United Arab Emirates Mission to the United Nations announced that UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan stands with the Palestinian people.
“The UAE remains committed to achieving sustainable peace and the realization of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. The Israeli occupation of all Palestinian and Arab lands must end,” the mission wrote to X. Ta.
