In recent days, multiple groups of pro-Palestinian protesters have blocked traffic as they call for a cease-fire in the Israel/Hamas war.
Cleveland Police said no arrests were made, and no cars were towed. They received two apparent reports of damage. At points during the four-hour-long event, there were tensions between Virginia State Police and protesters. The protesters claim to be allies acting in solidarity with the Palestinian Liberation Movement, saying they put their bodies on the line to demand the U.S. cease funding for the Israeli occupation of Palestine.