Several individuals were arrested in in New York City..

Several individuals were arrested in New York City as thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets of Manhattan, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, according to local reports. The New York Post reported that six people were detained, and clashes occurred between protesters and police near the New York Public Library and Times Square. Footage shared online depicted police pushing back crowds at Times Square. The protest coincided with a vigil held in Central Park to honor the victims of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, with notable attendees including Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul. Earlier in the day, pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University organized a walkout to protest the ongoing war in Gaza. The protesters recited the names of over 50,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since the conflict began on October 7, 2023. A demonstrator at Columbia University was seen holding a sign reading, "Palestine will live forever," during the event marking the one-year anniversary of the conflict