Protest against Israel blocked traffic on Summer Street in Boston early Monday. About 100 people protested the country’s siege of Gaza.
A pro-Palestine demonstration blocked traffic in downtown Boston on Monday morning.
The protest was held in South Boston, temporarily blocking traffic on Summer Street.
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Over 100 people took part, carrying signs like "Resist, Reclaim, Return! Free Palestine!", "Intifada 'Til Victory", and "End the Genocide".
Boston police said in a social media post shortly before 9 a.m. that traffic was closed in the area of Summer Street between Drydock Avenue and Pappas Way due to the protest. Summer and L streets are also impacted.
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Police responded to the scene and motorists were asked to seek alternate routes.
There was no immediate word on whether any arrests were made, and the protest broke up around 9:30 a.m.
