Pro-Palestine protesters block traffic on Golden Gate Bridge in California

A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators brought traffic to a standstill on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday.

The protesters stood side-by-side across all lanes of the bridge, and held up banners saying “Stop Arming Israel” and “Hands off Rafah”.

“The cities of San Francisco, Oakland, and Richmond are some of the first and largest cities to call for a ceasefire, and 68% of US voters support a ceasefire. This is not controversial or complicated - It is about honoring basic human rights for the Palestinian people,” Bridget Rochios, a protester, said in a statement shared with MEE.

“Every day that the US shamelessly continues to support this genocide, the calls for freedom for the Palestinian people from occupation are increasing among communities, institutions, and governments.”

The action follows similar pro-Palestine protests disrupting traffic in major metropolitan areas across the US.