Protesters shut down LA freeway demanding Gaza ceasefire

Last week, the United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.

Published: December 13, 2023 10:30pm

Protesters on Wednesday shut down a Los Angeles freeway demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has staged an invasion in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas raid.

Images and video footage showed dozens of protesters sitting on the road and blocking vehicles. The demonstration occurred on the 110 Freeway beginning around 9 a.m., NBC Los Angeles reported.

The California Highway Patrol indicated that the protest saw 75 individuals arrested.

Last week, the United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.

BREAKING: Highway in Los Angeles has been shut down by a pro-Palestine mob.



At least 2 school buses are trapped.https://t.co/dmvuBXORoc

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) December 13, 2023

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter.

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