(BCN) – A group of protesters are at the Israeli consulate in San Francisco Monday morning calling for an end to attacks on Gaza. The protesters posted photos on social media shortly after 9 a.m., from Israel’s Consulate General to the Pacific Northwest.
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The photos show protesters holding banners that read “Zionism kills” and “Committing a genocide makes Jews less safe; Not in my name!” Video posted on X shows protesters inside the building chanting: “Long live the intifada!” The San Francisco Police Department issued a brief statement, saying: “Officers responded to the scene and are currently handling a protest and possible trespassers associated with the protest. At this time there have been no arrests related to the protest.”
The consulate is located at 456 Montgomery St # 2100, in the city’s financial district. Representatives of the consulate were not immediately available for comment.
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