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NYPD says 41 arrested at Jewish-led protest against Gaza war
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The NYPD says 41 people were taken into custody at a Jewish-led protest against the war in Gaza last night.
Several hundred demonstrators gathered at Columbus Circle in Manhattan, across from the Trump International Hotel.
The demonstrators demanded that the administration of US President Donald Trump apply pressure on Israel to halt the war and increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Groups backing the protest included T’ruah, Jews for Economic and Racial Justice, IfNotNow, and Israelis for Peace. Speakers included New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, the city government’s highest-ranking Jewish elected official.
At the end of the planned demonstration, dozens of the protesters gathered on the steps of the Trump International Hotel, chanting, beating drums, and reciting a prayer for Palestinians killed in the conflict.
Police handcuffed and detained the demonstrators to clear them from the hotel entrance and sidewalk.
The NYPD tells The Times of Israel that all 41 individuals taken into custody were issued summonses, which are used to inform members of the public that they have been charged with violating a city regulation.
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