Arrests are ongoing outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago. Weโre not leaving and we wonโt until thereโs a ceasefire, an end to the occupation, and Palestine is free!
BREAKING: Dozens of #JewsForCeasefire were just arrested for blocking the Israeli Consulate in Chicago.
The crowd is singing in Hebrew from the Book of Isaiah, a prayer to end wars from thousands of years ago.
We are crying out, from the depths of our soul, for a ceasefire.
BREAKING NOW: This is a look inside the Accenture Tower downtown where hundreds in support of Jews and Palestinians are calling for a ceasefire. Theyโre expecting thousands to show up.
The Israeli Consulate is on the 31st floor. Escalators are blocked. @cbschicago
"They're beginning to leave, there's a group that's leaving on their own right now"
"All units, the group is coming out. Pay attention and keep them orderly"
#chicagoprotest#chicagoscanner@jvplive@JVPChicago
Live from the largest gathering of Midwestern Jews in solidarity with Palestinians in history. Weโre outside the Israeli consulate, Jewish tradition tells us that saving one life is equal to saving an entire world. Israel & President Biden- are you listening? #CeasefireNOW