New York (IP) - Thousands of pro-Palestinians staged a rally in New York to voice their support for the oppressed Palestinians.

Iran PressAmerica: Following the rising death toll in the Gaza Strip, people worldwide staged rallies and asked for an immediate ceasefire.

While people urged to stop Israel's war crimes in the Gaza Strip, some countries prohibited the pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

People in Lyon and New York were dispersed by the police forces.

Simultaneous with the 16th day of the Hamas-launched Al-Aqsa Flood Operation, people in New York made the date to be remembered with their presence on the streets.

American officials have kept backing Tel Aviv, yet the nation opposed Washington's policies with their mass gatherings.

Prior to today's demonstration being dispersed by the American police, nearly 500 Jews were arrested on Wednesday due to their demonstration over a "ceasefire".

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