Hundreds march outside the presidential debate in Philadelphia for Palestine.
Signs say slogans like ‘Republicans and Democrats both support genocide” and ‘both parties are guilty of war crimes.’
BREAKING: In just a few weeks US police have arrested more 2,000 students nationwide protesting Israel's mass killing of civilians in Gaza. This is the largest police crackdown on students since Vietnam and a massive violation of human rights.
Protester at UCLA, by @eric_kelly.⤵️
Tonight we are saying to those in power: no business as usual as long as people are dying. The U.S. must join other countries around the world in calling for a lasting ceasefire – after all, it’s what most American voters want.
HAPPENING NOW: Jews and allies in the struggle for Palestinian freedom shut down Philly traffic. Jewish people are rising up to say: CEASEFIRE NOW, Palestinians should be free. Philly is joining JVP protests across the country: On the 8th night of Hanukkah, 8 cities, 8 bridges.
Pro-Palestinian activists with @JVPPhilly and Rabbis for Ceasefire are are blocking rush-hour traffic on the Spring Garden Street Bridge near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Dozens are holding signs and chanting “Let Gaza Live.”
Shabbat Shalom. As we kindle the Chanukah lights, we ignite hope for lasting peace. Last night together with @IfNotNowPhilly & @rodfeishalom in Rittenhouse and tonight across Philadelphia, we continue to call for a ceasefire to bring brightness to these darkest times.
Nov. 23: Activists in Philadelphia dropped banners during the city's yearly Thanksgiving parade tying the holiday's genocidal history to the ongoing ethnic cleansing of Palestinians:
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