© Reuters. Protesters demanding a ceasefire and an finish to U.S. assist for Israel’s assault on Gaza block morning visitors on the 110 Freeway, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 13, 2023. REUTERS/David Swanson
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Activists from a Jewish group demanding a ceasefire within the Gaza Strip blocked visitors on a busy Los Angeles freeway throughout Wednesday morning’s rush hour and snarled visitors for miles, in line with the California Freeway Patrol.
The protesters from the If Not Now group sat down on the southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway downtown at about 9 a.m., bringing commuters to a halt. The protesters wore black shirts studying “Not in Our Name” and held up placards demanding Israel halt navy operations in Gaza.
Video on KCAL TV confirmed a couple of enraged motorists combating with protesters earlier than police arrived.
About 75 protesters have been detained when CHP officers started clearing the freeway round 10 a.m., the freeway patrol stated.
Israel’s navy marketing campaign on Gaza has sparked protests in cities all over the world.
