‘No More Business As Usual’: 300+ cities Shut It Down For Palestine in Global Day of Action

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“No more business as usual.”

Protesters in over 300 cities protested in unison against pro-Israel corporations and institutions in a global day of action.

BT’s Kei Pritsker tracked the different protests in NYC and around the world.

The next day of action will be Nov 17, according to the initiating organizations.

‘No More Business As Usual’: 300+ cities Shut It Down For Palestine in Global Day of Action

Where Are the Tears?

When Benjamin Netanyahu boasts of “hellfire” being rained down on Gaza, he is correct. “Hellfire” has rained down on Gaza creating one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent memory. But what Israel’s prime minister gets wrong is that this crisis dates back long before Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. Hell on earth has been the reality in Gaza since 2005 when the territory’s population of more than 2 million had its movement and freedom restricted as the Israelis began a blockade of the land that limited the amount of fuel, food, medicine and water that the Gazans could access.

Where Are the Tears?

Jewish New Yorkers occupy Statue of Liberty to demand Gaza ceasefire + Protesters block US military ship allegedly carrying weapons for Israel

Protestors unfurled banners reading ‘The whole world is watching’ and ‘Palestinians should be free’ at the base of the landmark. [Stephanie Keith/Getty Images via AFP]

Activists from Jewish Voice for Peace group unfurl banners reading ‘Palestinians should be free’ at the base of New York landmark.

Jewish New Yorkers occupy Statue of Liberty to demand Gaza ceasefire

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Protesters block US military ship allegedly carrying weapons for Israel