NEW YORK, Friday, December 29, 2023 (WAFA) - Hundreds of protesters, clad in black and carrying dolls representing murdered children, marched yesterday in a symbolic funeral procession in New York City, urging an end to the devastating Israeli genocide in Gaza.
The procession, accompanied by drumbeats, moved under a banner reading "Ceasefire Now," culminating at Times Square in Manhattan, known for its towering billboards and popular among tourists.
Demonstrators also held images of Palestinian children who lost their lives as a result of the indiscriminate Israeli bombardments in Gaza.
Grace Lyle, a 64-year-old protester, stated, "We want to draw attention to the fact that nearly 10,000 children, not counting other victims, have been killed in Gaza due to relentless airstrikes and horrifying attacks."
Protester Steven Yanko, 39, expressed hope that the march would "raise awareness and make people feel the humanity of the people in Gaza, the Palestinians, and everyone in the region, all the nations."
The protesters aim to exert pressure on the U.S. government, Israel's main ally. The U.S. recently vetoed two UN Security Council resolutions calling for a "ceasefire" in Gaza for humanitarian purposes.
As the Israeli offensive continues, the death toll continues to rise, with over 21,000 confirmed killed, more than 55,000 injured and thousands missing, mostly children and women, according to preliminary estimates.
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