Pro-Palestinian demonstrators hold 'Christmas is canceled' protests
Newsy
As the U.S. remains one of the few countries opposed to a ceasefire in Gaza, protesters have urged the Biden administration to change its position.
Demonstrators in New York and Washington held protests on Christmas in opposition of the United States' support of Israel in its battle with Hamas.
Protests were held outside the homes of several top Biden administration officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and national security adviser Jake Sullivan. It was unclear whether the two officials or their families were home at the time.
Meanwhile, tense protests were held in New York City on Monday. According to WABC-TV, six protesters were arrested amid clashes with police.
The protests occurred as Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem were canceled due to the war between Israel and Hamas.
United Nations officials say that 20,000 Palestinians have died since hostilities began in October. The fighting started when Hamas launched an attack on civilian and military targets in Israel on Oct. 7.
