Pro-Palestine protesters shut down Bay Bridge into San Francisco

Pro-Palestine protesters shut down Bay Bridge heading into San Francisco

Pro-Palestine protesters on Thursday shut down the Bay Bridge heading into San Francisco during the morning commute.The Arab Resource and Organizing Center tweeted that they were behind the blockage, demanding a ceasefire and calling out President Joe Biden, who is in San Francisco for the APEC Summit. A California Highway Patrol officer told KTVU that protesters were congregated on Interstate 80 west of Treasure Island.Video of the protest showed law enforcement detaining the demonstrators, putting zip ties on their hands, and moving them onto buses. REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAP(App users, click here to see our interactive traffic map.)Follow coverage of more top California stories here. | Download our app for the latest updates on breaking news.

Pro-Palestine protesters on Thursday shut down the Bay Bridge heading into San Francisco during the morning commute.

The Arab Resource and Organizing Center tweeted that they were behind the blockage, demanding a ceasefire and calling out President Joe Biden, who is in San Francisco for the APEC Summit.

A California Highway Patrol officer told KTVU that protesters were congregated on Interstate 80 west of Treasure Island.

Video of the protest showed law enforcement detaining the demonstrators, putting zip ties on their hands, and moving them onto buses.

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