Protesters Call For 'Intifada Revolution' In Times Square

Members of the NYPD patrol in Times Square in New York

On New Year's Day, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Times Square to call for an 'intifada revolution' in response to a terrorist attack at a New Year's parade in New Orleans. The protest, organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and the People's Forum, saw attendees chanting slogans such as 'There is only one solution: Intifada revolution' and 'Resistance is glorious — we will be victorious.'

Protesters carried signs with messages like 'Zionism is a cancer,' 'No war on Iran,' and 'End all U.S. aid to Israel.' The atmosphere was tense, with one woman shouting at counter-protesters to 'go back to Europe.'

Slogans included 'Resistance is glorious — we will be victorious.'

Protesters gathered in Times Square for 'intifada revolution' demonstration.

Signs carried messages like 'Zionism is a cancer' and 'End all U.S. aid to Israel.'

A speaker at the event declared that '2024 was a year of struggle against the crime of Zionism' and vowed to continue the fight for 'total liberation and return' for generations to come.

The demonstration highlighted the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader geopolitical issues in the Middle East. The call for an 'intifada revolution' reflects the deep-seated grievances and aspirations of many in the Palestinian community.