46 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested after blocking the expressway leading to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) in a coordinated nationwide protest against the Israel-Hamas war. The protest caused significant travel delays for passengers.
A tow truck removes one of the cars blocking the expressway leading to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Monday, April 15, 2024. A pro-Palestinian protest closed the road to the airport.
“It’s not just missed flights, it is those moments that are missed,” Gee explained. “And sometimes, you need to make that connection somewhere, you need to be able to because if you miss that connection, now you’re going to have to stay there and not everyone has money for a hotel. And even if you are reimbursed, you still missed the time. They lost me with that now, because of because of the connection to Sea-Tac Airport.
The protesters employed a tactic known as the “sleeping dragon,” where they lay across the roadway with their arms locked together using tubes. This strategic obstruction persisted for hours, compelling some travelers to abandon their vehicles and walk the remaining distance to the airport terminal. “You have a right to voice your opinions. You have a right to protest. When you block traffic or your protest negatively impacts so many other people’s lives, your message is lost. I believe it will not be well received,” Ursula explained. “When people head to the airport, they often have important destinations: spring breaks, family visits or personal vacations. These moments matter.”“Past protests were not convenient.
Pro-Palestinian Protest Arrest Road Block Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sea-Tac Travel Delays
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pro-Palestinian protestors block road to Sea-Tac airportPro-Palestinian protestors have blocked the road to arrivals and departures at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Read more »
Pro-Palestine Demonstration Closes Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ExpresswayA pro-Palestine demonstration has caused a standstill on the road into the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with protestors waving Palestinian flags and calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Read more »
Seattle Sounders FC | FOX13 News | Seattle & Western WashingtonNews and scores for the Seattle Sounders soccer team.
Read more »
Seattle City Council considers changes to Seattle Police Department's hiring processThe draft ordinance was discussed at a committee meeting at Seattle City Hall on Thursday afternoon.
Read more »
Seattle weather: Drier, sunnier weather ahead for Seattle this weekendThough we're tracking isolated showers today, the forecast for this weekend is looking brilliant - complete with beautiful sunbreaks and highs in the 60s.
Read more »
History means it’s Seattle vs. Seattle this weekend in MilwaukeeEverybody knows that the Milwaukee Brewers team is really the Seattle Pilots in disguise.
Read more »