In a quick and unexpected move, a small group of pro-Palestinian activists managed to halt the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. They jumped over the security barriers on West 55th Street and Sixth Avenue, sat on the ground, and started chanting “Free Palestine. ” This temporary blockade halted the large Ronald McDonald float. The group held Palestinian flags and posters with messages like “Don’t celebrate genocide” and “Arms embargo now. ”

The NYPD quickly intervened and arrested twenty-one protesters. Videos of the incident quickly spread on social media, capturing the brief but significant disruption. This isn't the first time such a protest has occurred. Last year, a similar group protested at the parade, with one member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts float also holding up a Palestinian flag.

The mayor had warned about potential disruptions before the event, calling would-be protesters “grinches. ” Despite the warnings, the protesters went ahead with their demonstration.

In related news, a ceasefire was declared between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, effective overnight on Wednesday, marking a significant step towards ending the violence. However, the conflict in Gaza continues, with the Palestinian Ministry of Health reporting at least 44, 330 deaths and 104, 933 injuries.

Protesters Briefly Stop Macy's Parade for Palestine

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