Protesters against Gaza war halt traffic in Dallas outside Jewish National Fund conference
DALLAS — Demonstrators briefly blocked Market Center Blvd. in Dallas to oppose a meeting of the Jewish National Fund late Thursday afternoon.
According to the organization Jewish Voice for Peace Dallas, around 20 people were protesting the Jewish National Fund's alleged support of Israel's military intervention in Gaza. The group "planted" a tree in the middle of the road that was later removed by police.
Dallas police arrested 10 people who now face charges of obstructing a highway. They were also issued criminal trespass warnings from a private business in the 2200 block of Stemmons Fwy., Dallas police said.
The four-day Global Conference for Israel 2024 began this Thursday. According to the event's website, the conference is focused on "solidarity, inspiration, tactical and practical solutions to standing up against Jew-hatred" and fundraising initiatives.
Additional protests are expected during the four-day event.
This is a developing story.