Protesters trying to promote a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine have blocked major roads leading to Los Angeles’ LAX Airport and New York’s JFK Airport.
The annoying form of demonstrations is unpopular as many users pointed out that preventing travelers from making it to the airport around Christmas and New Year’s will not elicit much sympathy.
NYPD officers eventually began arresting the individuals blocking the freeway.
#happeningnow Port Authority Police are arresting the demonstrators blocked the road into JFK Airport.
As the cops make arrests, dozens of passengers are pushing through the blockade with their luggage to try to make their flights. pic.twitter.com/prZAjusNAT
— Oliya Scootercaster
(@ScooterCasterNY) December 27, 2023
In Los Angeles, California, the LAPD was brought in to try and retake the highway.
#BREAKING: LAPD are in Riot Gear as Pro-Palestine Protesters has blocked the entrance to the LAX Airport armed with Rocks and Throwing Cones and Construction Equipment
⁰#LosAngeles l #California ⁰⁰Currently Numerous law enforcement other agencies are currently on the… pic.twitter.com/zdEs2C1nXb
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) December 27, 2023