Part of Market Street blocked at Broad Street as pro-Palestine rally travels through Center City
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police had Market Street blocked at Broad Street in Center City while there was a pro-Palestine rally across the street from City Hall, near the Clothespin Sculpture. Earlier Friday morning, hostages were released during a temporary four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
About a week ago, there was another pro-Palestine rally that impacted traffic along 15th and Market Street as protesters marched throughout the city. Another pro-Palestine rally on Nov. 16 blocked the intersection of 20th and Market Streets while groups demanded a cease-fire.
Both rallies last week remained peaceful and there were no reports of any arrests.
A rally outside Philadelphia's 30th Street Station on Nov. 3 did end with hundreds of people arrested. Some groups were in favor of the cease-fire and others were not. SEPTA riders had issues with trains when police locked side entrances of 30th Street Station.
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- Some Jewish Americans held a rally in Old City demanding a ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict
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