December 27, 2023- JFK INTL AIRPORT, New York: Protesters blocked multiple roadways including i678 and the JFK service road late Wednesday morning leading to a large traffic jam and upset travelers having to walk to their terminals through the blockade with luggage in hand.
Port Authority Police demanded the group leave the roadway as they chanted "Free Palestine" while locking arms in front of long line of backed up cars traffic. After some time Port Authority police moved in and arrested the group, loadeding them onto an MTA Airport bus. Group chanted on the bus as police organized.
The roads that were blocked are the two main roads leading into the airport that are packed with travelers rushing to catch their flight.
The demonstrators demanded an end to the war in Gaza, a permanent ceasefire and to Free Palestine.
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