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Twenty-five pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested in New York City on Thursday after jumping barriers and blocking the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route at West 55th Street, causing a five-minute delay during the nationally televised event.

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Twenty-five pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested in New York City on Thursday after jumping barriers and blocking the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route at West 55th Street, causing a five-minute delay during the nationally televised event.

The demonstrators — targetting the Ronald McDonald balloon — sat on the ground with Palestinian flags chanting "Free, free Palestine!" and holding a banner reading "Don't celebrate genocide! Arms embargo now. Free Palestine!" McDonald's has faced protests and an ongoing boycott over its perceived support for Israel.

The demonstrators — targetting the Ronald McDonald balloon — sat on the ground with Palestinian flags chanting "Free, free Palestine!" and holding a banner reading "Don't celebrate genocide! Arms embargo now. Free Palestine!" McDonald's has faced protests and an ongoing boycott over its perceived support for Israel.

The 98th annual parade featured 17 giant balloons, 22 floats, 15 novel and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, and numerous celebrity performances, drawing massive crowds despite the rainy weather.

The 98th annual parade featured 17 giant balloons, 22 floats, 15 novel and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, and numerous celebrity performances, drawing massive crowds despite the rainy weather.

This marked the second consecutive year of pro-Palestinian protests at the parade, following last year's demonstration where 34 protesters were detained for similar actions.

This marked the second consecutive year of pro-Palestinian protests at the parade, following last year's demonstration where 34 protesters were detained for similar actions.

The parade route stretched 2.5 miles from Manhattan's Upper West Side to Macy's Herald Square store.

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The parade route stretched 2.5 miles from Manhattan's Upper West Side to Macy's Herald Square store.

Last year's broadcast attracted 28.5M viewers, making it one of the most-watched non-sporting events of the year.

Last year's broadcast attracted 28.5M viewers, making it one of the most-watched non-sporting events of the year.

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The protesters sought to bring much-needed attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. By using a high-profile event, they ensured the plight of Palestinians couldn't be ignored. While the parade celebrates unity, the demonstration served as a poignant reminder of the global struggles that continue even during moments of festivity.

The protesters sought to bring much-needed attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. By using a high-profile event, they ensured the plight of Palestinians couldn't be ignored. While the parade celebrates unity, the demonstration served as a poignant reminder of the global struggles that continue even during moments of festivity.

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The demonstration disrupted an important American holiday tradition and inconvenienced thousands of spectators. The event, meant to bring joy and unity, was overshadowed by a political statement that felt out of place. This type of approach risks alienating those who came to celebrate and undermine opportunities for constructive dialogue.

The demonstration disrupted an important American holiday tradition and inconvenienced thousands of spectators. The event, meant to bring joy and unity, was overshadowed by a political statement that felt out of place. This type of approach risks alienating those who came to celebrate and undermine opportunities for constructive dialogue.

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