A few dozen protesters chanting “Free, free Palestine!” gathered Tuesday outside a skyscraper that houses the Israeli consulate for a pro-Palestinian…
A few dozen protesters chanting “Free, free Palestine!” gathered Tuesday outside a skyscraper that houses the Israeli consulate for a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the second night of the Dozens of Chicago police officers were posted outside the building, where law enforcement had closed down most of the entrances to the building on Tuesday, allowing commuters to come in only one entrance where armed officers were also posted. Many of the building’s shops were closed.
Israel supporters, including some relatives of people kidnapped by Hamas, gathered earlier in the day at a pro-Israel art installation not far from the consulate to call on U.S. leaders to continue backing Israel and pushing for the release of hostages. The art installation included giant milk cartons bearing photos of some of the hostages.
“Our officers showed great restraint,” he said at a news conference. “We’re not going to tolerate vandalism and violence in our city. ... We’re going to continue to protect the city.” On Tuesday morning, an extra line of fencing was installed at the park and the tall metal barriers were reinforced to prevent protesters from lifting and removing the panels. No police officers or protesters were in the park early Tuesday.
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