Published on November 25, 2023, 3:25 am

In a significant display of protest against Israel on Black Friday, a substantial number of activists advocating for Palestine took to the streets in Los Angeles, disrupting the influx of people immersed in holiday shopping sprees. Their vibrant demonstrations echoed throughout the city as they hit marching paths and raised voices in favor of Palestinian rights.

In particular, hundreds swarmed into the Fairfax District in Los Angeles, directing their march towards The Grove shopping center. This maneuver wasn’t an isolated incident but rather formed a part of a concerted effort spanning nationwide; calling for swift cessation of conflict between Israel and Hamas, while urging the United States to halt aid provision for the Jewish country.

As part of this demonstration, The Grove witnessed an impressive array of pro-Palestine protesters dispersing across its premises before noon on the sales-heavy Friday. They bore a sizable banner commanding attention with its message: “No Business as Usual.” The force behind this visual verdict was namely “Shut it Down for Palestine.”

The objective behind this impactful march was straightforward – underlining that until Palestine attains freedom there can be no term as business-as-usual. The clarion call issued by ANSWER Coalition inspired multitudes to join their cause and campaign against commercial centers during Black Friday.

In line with their motto, they adopted diversely disruptive measures such as boycotts, sit-ins and marches aimed at institutions financially associated with or enabling Israeli operations. They explain their mission through their digital platform shutitdown4palestine.

The protests officially began on Thursday when crowd members gathered outside Michael Tuchin’s residence – who serves as AIPAC’S current president – instigating smoke bombs and false blood splatter scenes while chanting slogans fervently.

Social media platforms were flooded with live images capturing anti-Israel demonstrators rallying around Black Friday blocking regular traffic routes. They even took possession over locations like Los Angeles Holocaust Museum near The Grove in the Fairfax district, intending to obstruct the usual retail festive fever, and ensure their message resonates loud and clear – normalcy will remain suspended till the Palestinian reality is validated and addressed.

The Los Angeles Police Department remained vigilant to each unfolding detail throughout these demonstrations, dedicatedly focused on balancing commotion control while safeguarding the First Amendment rights of peaceful protestors.

These protests seem relentless in their pursuit, echoing the sentiments of pro-Palestine and pro-Hamas supporters. While they have not escalated into violent exchanges at present, one can only speculate based on patterns from past demonstrations.

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