A group of protesters, including members of Jewish Voices for Peace, staged a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange in response to Israeli attacks in Gaza. The protesters demanded that the U.S. government prioritize funding for FEMA over what they described as “genocide” in Gaza, criticizing the profits that weapons manufacturers have made as a result of the conflict. The Israeli conflict in Gaza has resulted in more than 200 deaths, with a renewed Israeli operation in northern Gaza causing further violence and destruction. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering sealing off northern Gaza in an attempt to “starve out” Hamas militants, potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. The group of protesters gathered at the New York Stock Exchange to draw attention to the connection between the war economy and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The protest resulted in a number of arrests, with at least one person reportedly handcuffing themselves to a door. The situation is evolving, and updates are expected. Journalist Rob Wile and other contributors have provided coverage of the protest and the ongoing situation in Gaza.
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Protesters hold sit-in at New York Stock Exchange to bring attention to Gaza attacks.
