Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters detained in NYC: Organizers
The protest was organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement and Jewish Voice for Peace.
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Organizers said around 100 people were detained. Police confirmed several people were taken into custody during a demonstration on 45th Street just before 12 p.m. The NYPD would not confirm the number of people detained.
Around 200 people took over the lobby of Maersk, which ships military-related cargo from U.S. government agencies to Israel, according to Reuters. The company has denied shipping arms or ammunition to 'any active conflict zone,' Reuters reported.
Protesters are calling on the company to stop any shipments to the Israeli military.
'Maersk is not just a carrier of goods — it is a central player sustaining Israel's military operations. Gaza is in dire need of shipments of aid, not shipments used to slaughter,' said Jay Saper with Jewish Voice for Peace.
Maersk did not immediately respond to PIX11's request for comment.
This is a developing story. Please refresh the page for updates.
Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.
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