In a file photo from September 8, 2008, aircraft maneuver on runways at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The image is credited to Mark Lennihan and was published by the Associated Press.


January 02, 2024

In a repeat demonstration, pro-Palestinian activists gathered at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on New Year's Day, causing disruptions and leading to temporary access restrictions at Terminal 4. Videos circulated online depicted a slow-moving line of cars adorned with Palestinian flags and messages such as "Stop the genocide," with police directing traffic around a checkpoint.

This marks the second time within a week that the airport has been a focal point for protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, which began on October 7. Last Wednesday, activists brought traffic to a halt on a leading expressway to JFK for approximately 20 minutes. Similar disruptions occurred at the Los Angeles International Airport on the same day.

Access to Terminal 4 at JFK was limited to ticketed passengers, employees, and individuals with valid reasons, such as passenger pickups, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, responsible for the region's airports. Additionally, AirTrain access was temporarily restricted to ticketed passengers and employees.

Port Authority spokesperson Seth Stein, in an email statement, mentioned that safety and security measures were deployed in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners to ensure an uninterrupted travel experience at JFK. Despite the protests, no arrests were reported by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

City officials had cautioned travelers departing from JFK on the busy travel day to arrive early due to the potential impact of the protests. Subsequently, the convoy of cars headed towards LaGuardia Airport in Queens for further demonstrations.

The demonstration at JFK is part of a larger nationwide series of protests advocating for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. As tensions continue to manifest in various parts of the country, the protests underscore the ongoing public engagement with and concern over the international issue.

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