Pro-Palestinian protests in New York City caused Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan to close temporarily, with video showing protesters kicking doors outside the station.
The protests, which moved across Manhattan, were organized by several groups calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas terrorists, among other demands.
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New York City’s emergency notification system confirmed on X, formerly Twitter, that Grand Central Terminal was closed due to “protest activity” after previously saying that access to the station was limited and emergency personnel were present.
Protesters outside the terminal could be seen kicking doors, with some damaging the windows, as police inside prevented them from going inside the station.
Protesters brandishing Palestinian flags and paraphernalia had previously made their way past the New York Times building and Times Square in Manhattan as part of the latest protest since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out last month. The war began after Hamas terrorists killed more than 1,400 people in Israel and kidnapped more than 200 people.
The New York City Police Department has made several arrests, according to ABC 7 New York. The outlet also reported that the terminal would remain closed until 11:45 p.m. on Friday.
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President Joe Biden and most U.S. officials have been a supporter of Israel’s right to defend itself after the terrorist attack last month but have also pushed for a humanitarian pause to give aid to people in Gaza.
His stance supporting the Jewish state has caused an uproar from some in the left wing of his party, including Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), who has claimed Biden is “cheering on” Israel’s “ethnic cleansing.”
