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Pro-Palestine Protesters Block 405 Freeway in LA, Demand Ceasefire, Cause Traffic Congestion

Aug 13, 2024, 05:16 PM

Pro-Palestine protesters have blocked the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles, causing significant traffic congestion. The demonstration, involving approximately 50 to 100 activists, is part of a call for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Protesters are urging elected Democrats to advocate for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, reject AIPAC funding, and impose an arms embargo on Israel. The protest has effectively brought traffic to a standstill, impacting commuters in one of the busiest areas of Los Angeles.