Protesters Demand Ceasefire and Arms Embargo in Front of New York Stock Exchange
Hundreds of protesters flooded Wall Street on Monday morning in a sit-in designed to call attention to Israel’s violence in Gaza.
Jewish Voices for Peace Lead Protest
People clad in red shirts that said “Jews say stop arming Israel” and “Not in our name” ran to the New York Stock Exchange minutes before the opening bell. Led by Jewish Voices for Peace, the protesters were demanding an arms embargo and an immediate ceasefire.
Protesters in Attendance
By a count from the group’s organizers, an estimated 500 people were in attendance; some sitting on the ground, others holding large signs that read “Fund FEMA not genocide.” A few of the protesters chained themselves to a fence outside.
Login Chant and Message
“Endless war, profits soars, arms embargo now!” the group chanted.
NYPD Intervenes in Pro-Palestinian Demonstration
Officers from the New York Police Department detained some protesters and intervened in the pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the New York Stock Exchange building in New York, United States, on October 14, 2024. (Photo by Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Jewish Voice for Peace Statement
“As Jews, many of us are descendants of those who survived genocide. Our ancestors taught us to never be bystanders in the face of injustice. We are all responsible for taking action to change the course of history and stop this genocide that is being waged in our name,” Jewish Voice for Peace NYC posted on X amid the arrests.
Arsenals of the Israeli Defense Forces
Israel’s military launched another attack Sunday, which included an airstrike on Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza. Video circulated on social media showed people being burned alive. At least four people were killed.
Targeting Hamas Militants
According to the Israel Defense Forces, the strike was targeting Hamas militants that were allegedly operating out of the hospital.
Conclusion
This protest aimed to bring attention to the ongoing violence in Gaza and to demand a ceasefire and arms embargo. The protesters, led by Jewish Voices for Peace, emphasized their responsibility as Jews to take action against injustice, given the historical experience of their community with genocide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many protesters attended the sit-in?
A: According to the group’s organizers, an estimated 500 people were in attendance.
Q: What were the protesters demanding?
A: The protesters were demanding an arms embargo and an immediate ceasefire.
Q: Why were the protesters protesting?
A: The protesters were protesting Israel’s violence in Gaza and the ongoing conflict.
Q: How many were arrested?
A: The NYPD confirmed that a number of arrests had been made, but they could not yet produce a final count.
