Angry Pro-Palestinian Protesters Storm Fox News Building, Blame Outlet for ‘Covering up Genocide’
Pro-Palestinian Activists Storm Fox News Headquarters, Accusing Outlet of Covering up Genocide
The New York City headquarters of Fox News was stormed Friday by passionate anti-Israel activists who were determined to make their voices heard in support of a “free Palestine.” According to NBC News, a mob entered the News Corp headquarters in Manhattan, chanting, “Fox News, Fox News, you can’t hide, your lies cover up genocide.”
The building, located at 1211 Avenue of the Americas, not only houses Fox News but also The New York Post.
Videos of the building’s incursion online showed numerous people being detained while passionately shouting, “Long live Palestine! Long live Gaza!”
BREAKING: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Have Stormed Fox News Headquarters in New York City
“Fox News, Fox News You Can’t Hide, Your Lies Cover Up Genocide!”
This comes after protesters blocked bridges in both Boston and San Francisco on Thursday
As well as shutting down Grand… pic.twitter.com/q4B01p3fBv
— Hank (@Hank_Talks) November 17, 2023
Security clashed with the protesters, resulting in the arrest of 16 individuals, as reported by The Post. The arrested individuals were carrying a sign that boldly stated, “Fox News’ lies cover up genocide.”
Inside the building, chants of “One, two, three, four… occupation no more!” and ”Five, six, seven, eight… Israel is a terrorist state!” echoed through the halls.
BREAKING: Police in New York begin arrests of protesters at #ShutItDown4Palestine action at Fox News corporate HQ
But activists remain determined to disrupt business as usual until Palestine is free! pic.twitter.com/8SR7xd38rU
— ANSWER Coalition (@answercoalition) November 17, 2023
Notably, a pro-Palestinian flag was carried into the building, indicating that the incident was premeditated. The People’s Forum, an anti-Israeli group, claimed responsibility for the building’s incursion and other planned disruptions across the nation.
“The disruption was part of a global day of action called ‘Shut It Down for Palestine!’ taking place in hundreds of cities in dozens of countries around the globe,” stated The People’s Forum in a statement obtained by The Post.
Fox News has yet to release a public statement regarding the incident. This event occurred amidst nationwide protests in support of Hamas, following their recent terror attacks against Israeli civilians.
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What were the main accusations made by the pro-Palestinian activists against Fox News?
Pro-Palestinian activists stormed the New York City headquarters of Fox News on Friday, accusing the media outlet of covering up genocide in Palestine. According to NBC News, a mob entered the News Corp headquarters in Manhattan and chanted, “Fox News, Fox News, you can’t hide, your lies cover up genocide.”
The building at 1211 Avenue of the Americas houses not only Fox News but also The New York Post. Videos of the incident circulating online showed numerous activists being detained while passionately shouting, “Long live Palestine! Long live Gaza!”
Security clashed with the protesters, leading to the arrest of 16 individuals, as reported by The Post. The arrested individuals were carrying a sign that boldly stated, “Fox News’ lies cover up genocide.”
Inside the building, chants of “One, two, three, four… occupation no more!” and “Five, six, seven, eight… Israel is a terrorist state!” echoed through the halls.
Notably, a pro-Palestinian flag was carried into the building, suggesting that the incident was premeditated. The People’s Forum, an anti-Israeli group, claimed responsibility for the building’s incursion and other planned disruptions across the nation.
“The disruption was part of a global day of action called ‘Shut It Down for Palestine!’ taking place in hundreds of cities in dozens of countries around the globe,” stated The People’s Forum in a statement obtained by The Post.
Fox News has yet to release a public statement regarding the incident. This event occurred amidst nationwide protests in support of Hamas, following their recent terror attacks against Israeli civilians.
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