Anti-Israel protesters march in New York City on Christmas, Dec. 25, 2023. Photo: Screenshot

i24 News — Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters marched the streets of New York City on Christmas day on Monday. At least seven arrests were reported as scuffles between demonstrators and the police broke out in several locations across Manhattan.

Demonstrators chanted and displayed slogans like “Christmas is canceled” and “While Ur Shopping Bombs are Dropping”; “No Joy In Genocide” was written atop the faux Nativity scene splattered in red.

Slogans of “Long live the intifada” and “From New York to Gaza, Globalize the Intifada” were also reportedly heard at the demonstration. Participants could be seen carrying banner “From Gaza to Jenin revolution until victory.”

According to the New York Post, demonstrators also left “Zionism is terrorism” and “Free Palestine” stickers as well as “Murdered by Israel” flyers at the Union Square Holiday Market.

Earlier on Christmas Eve night, protesters also reportedly followed a pro-Palestinian car caravan that disrupted Christmas carolers at Washington Square Park.