Hundreds of protesters in New York urge an end to Israeli genocide in Gaza

New York (Quds News Network) – Hundreds of protesters, dressed in black and carrying dolls representing murdered Palestinian children, marched yesterday in a symbolic funeral procession in New York City, urging an end to the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza.
The procession, accompanied by drumbeats, moved under the banner “Ceasefire Now,” culminating at Times Square in Manhattan, known for its towering billboards and popular among tourists.
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Bundles representing murdered babies are placed in Golda Meir SquareMOURN WITH US
Join a silent solemn, processional for the 1000's of children killed & the ongoing Gaza genocide through bombs, guns & starvation
Manhattan, NYC
Thurs, Dec. 28, 2023
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Demonstrators also held pictures of Palestinian children who lost their lives as a result of the indiscriminate Israeli bombardments in Gaza.
Grace Lyle, a 64-year-old protester, stated, “We want to draw attention to the fact that nearly 10,000 children, not counting other victims, have been killed in Gaza due to relentless airstrikes and horrifying attacks.”
Protester Steven Yanko, 39, expressed hope that the march would “raise awareness and make people feel the humanity of the people in Gaza, the Palestinians, and everyone in the region, all the nations.”
The protesters aim to exert pressure on the U.S. government, Israel’s main ally. The U.S. recently vetoed two UN Security Council resolutions calling for a “ceasefire” in Gaza for humanitarian purposes.
As the Israeli offensive continues for the 84th day, the death toll continues to rise as well, with over 22,000 confirmed killed, more than 56,000 injured and thousands missing, mostly children and women, according to preliminary estimates.