As the eight nights of Hanukkah wrapped up, thousands of Jewish-Americans concerned about Israel’s relentless massacres of civilians in Gaza marched in several eight major cities across the U.S., from Atlanta and Philadelphia to Seattle and Portland. As far as their goal, it was simple.
[Activists] blocked traffic for hours, singing, chanting, carrying giant menorahs, and holding signs reading “Jews says ceasefire now” and “Let Gaza live.” Hundreds were arrested.
Our message is clear: As long as Israel is dropping bombs on Gaza, there can be no business as usual.
In just over two months, over 19,000 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza. Over 7,000 of them were children.
The question remains: what will it take for the consciences of U.S. lawmakers to wake up.