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Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Traffic Across Major Bay Area Routes
In a significant demonstration of solidarity with Gaza, pro-Palestinian protesters caused major traffic disruptions in the Bay Area on Monday, including closures on the Golden Gate Bridge and Interstate 880 in Oakland. The protests were part of the global A15 economic blockade initiative, which aims to draw attention to the Palestinian cause and push for an arms embargo and the cessation of US taxpayer funding for Israel.
Key Incidents and Responses:
I-880, Oakland: Early Monday morning, protesters blocked northbound lanes at 5th Avenue using barrels filled with concrete. Police intervened to cut protesters free from the barrels, leading to arrests and lane re-openings by early afternoon.
Golden Gate Bridge: Protesters later employed the "sleeping dragon" technique, chaining themselves together and to vehicles, causing extensive backups into Marin County. Authorities used tow trucks to clear the area, and the southbound lanes were reopened after several hours.
Southbound I-880, West Oakland: A large group entered the highway at 7th Street, brandishing banners and blocking traffic. While the disruption continued into the early afternoon, all lanes were reported clear by 2:45 p.m.
Arrests and Legal Actions:
A total of 26 individuals were arrested during the Golden Gate Bridge incident. Meanwhile, disruptions in Oakland led to fewer arrests, with police detaining only one protester on I-880.
Previous protests have seen legal repercussions, including a group charged during a Bay Bridge shutdown last November. Those charges were eventually dismissed under a diversion agreement involving community service and restitution.
Global and Local Impact:
The protests are part of a broader movement occurring in 56 cities worldwide, underscoring a coordinated effort to pressure governments and raise global awareness on Palestinian issues.
This specific blockade coincided with the U.S. tax deadline, symbolically linking the protest to American financial contributions to Israel.
Authorities have managed to reopen all affected routes, and traffic flow has returned to normal. The situation continues to develop as community and international responses evolve.
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