Pro-Palestinian New York Protesters Chanted ‘Christmas Is Canceled’ Before Scuffling With Police
Some of the demonstrators carried a a mock Nativity scene soaked in fake blood
Protesters who took over streets in midtown Manhattan on Monday chanted that "Christmas is canceled" due to the Israel-Hamas war — before the protest broke out into fighting with police.
On Monday, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets of New York City, carrying a mock Nativity scene soaked in fake blood, according to the New York Post.
The crowd reportedly chanted "Christmas is canceled here" as they made their way through the city.
"Long live the intifada" was another chant reportedly heard as they enveloped the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, waving signs that read, "While Ur Shopping Bombs are Dropping."
Another read "No Joy In Genocide."
The protest stopped outside the building that houses Fox News — the second time protesters have staged a demonstration outside the news organization's skyscraper.
Videos shared to X, formerly Twitter, show NYPD and protesters exchanging shoves as the large protest swelled near 32nd Street and Park Avenue.
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One video shows officers chasing after a man, who drops a Palestinian flag. Other cops in the area descend on the man, who starts yelling out, "My rib, my rib."
Footage from another clip captured officers rolling around on the ground, arresting a man. After he's in handcuffs, blood can be seen coming from the man's mouth.
The NYPD was unable to provide information on how many protesters were arrested on Christmas evening.
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