Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the headquarters of News Corp. in Manhattan on Election Day to demand that there be “no votes for genocide,” in a demonstration aimed at drawing attention to the ongoing violence in Palestine. The protesters, representing various activist groups, voiced their opposition to the policies of both major US political parties, accusing them of complicity in what they described as the “genocide” in Palestine.
The rally came as Americans were heading to the polls to cast their votes in key elections, including the presidential race and congressional contests. The protesters used the occasion to demand that political leaders take stronger actions to stop the violence in Gaza and hold Israel accountable for what they see as atrocities committed against Palestinians.
Many of the demonstrators wore shirts and held signs condemning what they called the US government’s support for Israeli military operations in Gaza. Some protesters also carried Palestinian flags, while others held banners with slogans like “End the Genocide,” “No More Blood for Oil,” and “Free Palestine.”
The rally was largely focused on urging voters to reconsider their political choices, emphasizing that both major political parties—Democrats and Republicans—had failed to take decisive action on the issue of Palestine. The protesters contended that the US government’s military aid to Israel and its diplomatic support in international forums contributed to the suffering and displacement of Palestinians.
The action was symbolic, with the protesters making their voices heard just as polling stations were closing, a time when election results were beginning to take shape. The rally highlighted the growing discontent among segments of the American public regarding the US’s role in the Middle East and its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
While not directly tied to any particular political candidate or party, the demonstration aimed to send a clear message to US lawmakers: that the American public, particularly those who are concerned with human rights and international justice, are demanding a shift in US foreign policy towards Palestine.
