San Francisco, CA – Anti-Israel protests have caused major disruptions across the United States, including the shutdown of the southbound lanes of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The protests, part of a broader movement against US aid to Israel amid the conflict in Gaza, have led to traffic blockades and disruptions in key areas.
The demonstration on the Golden Gate Bridge, organized by online activist groups, has resulted in significant delays and traffic jams as protesters demand an end to US funding and arms support for Israel. The protest began early Monday morning and continues to impact traffic flow in the area.
In addition to the Golden Gate Bridge shutdown, similar protests have been reported in Manhattan and the port of Long Beach, California. Protesters have also targeted specific locations, including a Boeing plant in St. Louis, Missouri, where activists chained themselves, and an entrance to a jet-engine plant in Middletown, Connecticut. The main highway outside Chicago O’Hare airport was also affected by demonstrations.
The Bay Area saw multiple protests related to the Gaza conflict, with activists blocking Highway 101 on the Golden Gate Bridge and causing disruptions on I-880 in Oakland. The demonstrators are calling for a cessation of US support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza and are using various tactics, including attaching themselves to concrete-filled barrels to block traffic effectively.
Law enforcement agencies, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP), have responded to these protests, leading to closures of affected highways and bridges. The duration of the disruptions remains uncertain as protesters continue their demonstrations, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding the conflict in the Middle East and its reverberations in the United States.
