Hundreds flooded New York City streets this weekend, waving Palestinian flags and chanting for justice during a march commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Nakba – the mass displacement of Palestinians during Israel’s creation in 1948. Organizers called it "a rally for remembrance and resistance," blending historical reflection with demands to end current violence.
💔 The protest comes as Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 53,000 Palestinian deaths since 2023 amid ongoing Israeli military operations. Demonstrators held signs reading "Stop the Bombing" and "Free Palestine," while speakers connected past trauma to present-day crises.
🚶♂️🚶♀️ The march stretched from Union Square to Times Square, drawing students, activists, and diaspora communities. "We’re here because silence is complicity," said one 24-year-old attendee, echoing sentiments from TikTok videos that fueled youth turnout.
📢 While tensions remain high globally over the conflict, NYC’s protest stayed peaceful – a stark contrast to recent campus demonstrations. Analysts note growing Gen Z engagement with Palestinian rights issues through social media campaigns like #Nakba77.
