‘I condone Hamas’: Anti-Israel protesters try to occupy Citibank headquarters in NYC; arrests made

By Agencies and ToI Staff 18 July 2024, 7:41 pm

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A protester holds a sign reading 'I condone Hamas' at a 'Climate Justice Means Free Palestine!' rally outside of the Citibank headquarters on June 18, 2024 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP)

Anti-Israel protesters participate in a ‘Climate Justice Means Free Palestine!’ rally outside of the Citibank headquarters in New York City.

Multiple protesters are arrested as they attempt to “occupy” the bank’s headquarters.

NYPD officers arrest people who attempted to occupy the outside of Citibank headquarters while they participate in a ‘Climate Justice Means Free Palestine!’ rally on June 18, 2024 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP)

The protesters say they are demonstrating in solidarity with the people of Palestine amid the ongoing war in Gaza, due to the bank being the largest foreign financial institution in Israel.

Photos from the demonstration show protesters holding signs reading, “I condone Hamas,” “Citi earns while the world burns” and “Israel bombs, Citibank pays.”