Pro-Palestinian Protests Sweep U.S. Cities on New Year's Eve
Despite heightened security measures, New Year's Eve celebrations proceed without disruption.
- Pro-Palestinian protesters marched in major U.S. cities, including New York City and Boston, on New Year's Eve, calling for a cease-fire in the ongoing war in the Middle East.
- The protests were organized by groups such as 'Shut It Down For Palestine', demanding an end to hostilities between Israel and Hamas.
- In response to the protests, New York City Mayor Eric Adams instructed police to heighten security for New Year's Eve in Times Square.
- Despite the protests, New Year's Eve celebrations proceeded as planned, with no specific or credible threats to the city reported.
- Protests were peaceful and dispersed before the start of the New Year's Eve festivities.