NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2023/10/28: Thousands of protesters demanding a ceasefire amid a war between Israel and Hamas participate in the "Flood Brooklyn For Gaza" march on October 28, 2023 in New York City. Dozens of anti-Zionist organizations have held protests in various cities urging calls for cease-fire and humanitarian help following Israel's retaliation bombing of Gaza after the Palestinian militant group launched a deadly attack in southern Israel on October 7. (Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
  • The NYPD successfully thwarted around 800 anti-Israel protesters in Manhattan, blocking the Brooklyn Bridge and preventing plans to disrupt JFK Airport.
  • Protesters chanted anti-police and anti-Israel slogans, leading to 10 arrests in Brooklyn, while NYPD issued 108 vehicle summonses in Queens.
  • Despite some disruptions, heightened police activity at JFK Airport largely deterred protesters, resulting in only about 60 individuals reaching the airport, causing traffic issues and inconveniences for travelers.  
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