Anti-Israeli protesters burn US flag as they accuse Biden of 'genocide'
Students from campuses across the United States took part in a national student walkout in support of Palestinians
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An anti-Israeli protester has burnt a US flag after accusing Joe Biden of “genocide”.
A Stars and Stripes ensign was destroyed outside of New York’s City Hall as thousands of demonstrators gathered to voice opposition to the 46th President’s support for Israel.
The protest came just two weeks after Hamas committed a brutal terrorist attack.
The October 7 onslaught claimed the lives of more than 1,400 Israelis and resulted in around 200 people being taken hostage.
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Around 3,000 protesters gathered near Wall Street chanting “genocide Joe has got to go” and “Eric Adams, you can't hide, you support genocide”.
Activists burnt both the Israeli flag carrying the Star of David and Stars and Stripes as they chanted songs supporting the plight of the Palestinians.
Protesters also voiced annoyance at US weapons manufacturers providing arms for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel’s airstrikes against Gaza have resulted in as many as 7,300 deaths, the Hamas-run Health Ministry has claimed.
People attend a demonstration to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
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Israel’s airstrikes against Gaza have resulted in as many as 7,300 deaths, the Hamas-run Health Ministry has claimed.
Within Our Lifetime, led by Palestinians and advocating for the cause since 2015, organised the rally in the Big Apple.
The group distributed stickers and sheets at 3pm, started what they called “teach-in” at 4pm, and commenced the rally at 5.30pm.
A demonstrator told CBS: “I am a Muslim, and I support my Palestinian brothers and everything that's going on in the world right now.”
People attend a demonstration to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
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“The reason why people are fighting -- do you think these people are crazy? Like, these people-- There's a reason for it.
“There's a reason why after one incident that happened on October 7, these are the lives that every day for the Palestinians for the past 75 years.”
However, footage showing a Stripes and Stars being burnt comes after three teenagers were arrested for destroying Union flags and chanting “Free Palestine”.
A 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds were detained earlier this week.
Students participate in a walkout during a national day of action called by the "Students for Justice in Palestine" at Washington Square park in New York
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Scotland Yard said: “Three men have been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage and inciting racial hatred.
“Officers were called to reports of a group trying to remove and set fire to Union flags in Church Street, Twickenham just after 6pm tonight (October 24).
“It’s alleged they had made remarks about the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza.”
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