Photos: Anti-war protesters block rush hour traffic on Durham Freeway
By Travis Long
Protesters against the Israel-Gaza War block two lanes of the Durham Freeway Thursday afternoon, Nov. 2, 2023, stalling rush hour traffic.
Travis Long
tlong@newsobserver.com
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See photos as protesters against the Israel-Gaza War block two lanes of the Durham Freeway Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, stalling rush hour traffic.
A few dozen people are sitting in the northbound lanes of Highway 147, near the South Mangum Street bridge while hundreds more are standing alongside the highway and on the bridge above the road.
Protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters march in downtown Durham Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters demonstrate from the Mangumn Street bridge over the Durham Freeway as some protesters block the northbound lanes of freeway for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters watch from the South Magnum Street bridge as some protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023. The demonstrators were demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters watch from the South Magnum Street bridge as some protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023. The demonstrators were demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Motorists are stuck in traffic as protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
A police officer tries to calm an irate motorist as protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters sing and pray while blocking the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023. The demonstrators were demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters attempt to call in to a telephone town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee while they block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridgeThursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters block the northbound lanes of the Durham Freeway at the South Magnum Street bridge for hours Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2023 while demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War as police warned of arrests. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Protesters against the Israel-Gaza War continue to block two lanes of the Durham Freeway Thursday evening Nov. 2, 2023. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published November 2, 2023 at 6:50 PM.
Since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, the ensuing war in Gaza has had an impact around the world. In the Triangle, protesters have taken to the streets, college campuses and government meetings to call for a cease-fire, aid to Gaza and the release of hostages. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer.
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