Amtrak and Philadelphia police arrested several individuals who refused to move. Police say they'll receive a code violation and be released.
was brought to a standstill for hours Thursday as a massive demonstration took over the transportation terminal by activists opposed to the fightingAbout 300 faith leaders and protesters with Jewish Voice for Peace, The Philly Palestine Coalition, and IfNotNow rallied inside the station demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
"Everyone deserves to live in freedom and equality and justice, and what is happening right now is harming the potential for my security and my family's security," said Moriel Rothman-Zecher, of Philadelphia. "People are willing to go to jail. People are willing to shut down business as we know it in order to make sure the U.S. government, that President Biden and Congress does not give aid to Israel," said Jeff Orgower, of Philadelphia.
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