Pro-Palestinian protestors block roads in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO — Pro-Palestinian protestors took to the streets of Downtown Chicago on Monday afternoon, shutting down a road in the area as they called for an end to the war in Gaza.
Protestors blocked and flooded a portion of West Adams Street before the group encountered a large number of police officers who prevented them from crossing South Clark Street.
The group then turned around and marched back down Adams Street, headed toward South La Salle Street, where they met another line of officers.
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Chicago police said at least 14 people were taken into custody at that protest.
The demonstration comes only hours after 40 protesters were taken into custody after another group shut down all lanes of outbound Interstate I-190, causing significant delays for drivers headed toward O’Hare International Airport.
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The war in Gaza, which is now approaching its seventh month, has had a devastating impact on the warn-torn country.
The Associated Press reports that some 300,000 who remained in northern Gaza are now on the brink of famine, after ongoing aid restrictions by Israel.
Monday’s protest was held two days after Iran launched an attack on Israel in retaliation for a strike on a consular building in Syria, which is widely blamed on Israel.
Authorities in Israel later said that 99% of the weapons were brought down without causing any significant damage and the United States assisted Israel in bringing down many of the drones and missiles.
Saturday’s attack was the first time Iran has launched an assault on Israel.
Traffic to O’Hare resumes after protest shuts down OB I-190
Officials in the U.S. continue their efforts to prevent an escalation across the Middle East as tensions in the region rise following the attack.
On Monday, world leaders echoed similar calls, urging restraint in an effort to avoid further violence.
The Associated Press and WGN’s Andrew Smith contributed to this report.
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