WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protesters swarm Midtown in bid to derail Christmas tree lighting #shorts

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters swarmed the streets surrounding Rockefeller Center Wednesday in an effort to derail the annual tree lighting in support of Gaza. Waving Palestinian flags and signs calling for the “end to genocide,” the ralliers gathered along Sixth Avenue alongside hordes of tourists waiting in line to see the iconic ceremony. The protesters gathered outside the News Corp building, which houses The Post and Fox News, and has already been targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters on at least two occasions. One rallier was seen climbing on top of the pillar bearing the building’s address, and another was seen carrying a massive sign bearing a swastika, comparing the Israel Defense Forces to German Nazis. “Free free Palestine!” the protesters chanted. Read more at https://nypost.com/2023/11/29/metro/pro-palestinian-protesters-swarm-nyc-to-derail-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting/ #protests #palestine #israel #hamas The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Subscribe to New York Post Sports: https://www.youtube.com/c/nypostsports Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/ Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/nypost Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYPost