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Thousands rally in New York City calling for ceasefire
21 October 2023 00:51 BST
Thousands protested in Midtown, Manhattan on Friday night calling for a ceasefire in Palestine and Israel, in a rally organised by Jewish Voices for Peace amongst other groups.
Massive. #CeasefireNOW pic.twitter.com/TXd3SQvfYW
— Daniel Altschuler 🦋 (@altochulo) October 20, 2023
Protesters braved the rain and called for an end to US financial and military backing for Israel, the same day US President Biden presented a $105bn security package to Congress.
This was Manhattan's second pro-Palestinian rally of the day.
Earlier on Friday, supporters of the Palestinian cause gathered to pray Jummah outside City Hall and voiced their concerns over Israel's war crimes.