Hundreds calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestinian conflict gathered in New York on Monday (December 25).
Footage captured the demonstrators marching along 50th Street in Midtown Manhattan, brandishing flags and displaying various signs advocating for a ceasefire reading “All I want for Christmas is a ceasefire now!”
According to a spokesperson from the New York Police Department (NYPD), "Several individuals" were taken into custody during the protests. Additionally, one officer sustained minor injuries. Despite these incidents, the situation was swiftly brought under control by the NYPD and the demonstration was successfully dispersed without further escalation.
