Posted on Nov 7, 2023
Protesters block Boeing plant in Missouri that produces weapons used in Israel-Hamas war
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On Monday, about 75 Palestinian supporters rallied in St. Charles to block entrances at a Boeing manufacturing plant that produces weapons the U.S. government has sold to Israel’s military.
ST. CHARLES – Nearly a month after the Hamas-Israel war began, St. Louis-area events supporting Palestinians and Israelis killed or missing in the fighting continue to draw scores of demonstrators and prompt public outcry.
At the most recent of these gatherings, early Monday, about 75 Palestinian supporters rallied in St. Charles to block entrances at a Boeing manufacturing plant that produces weapons the U.S. government has sold to Israel’s military. On Friday, Israeli supporters met in Clayton to emphasize the human toll the Israeli people have suffered in the country’s war against Hamas.
The conflict reached a gruesome milestone this week. More than 10,000 people have died in Gaza, which has faced daily bombardments by Israeli Defense Forces since Oct. 7. The date marks when Hamas militants attacked several communities in Israel near its border with Gaza, killing 1,400 people and taking 240 hostages.
The scores of civilian deaths have prompted international calls for a ceasefire and locally has spurred demonstrators to join public demonstrations, weeks after the war began.
ST. CHARLES – Nearly a month after the Hamas-Israel war began, St. Louis-area events supporting Palestinians and Israelis killed or missing in the fighting continue to draw scores of demonstrators and prompt public outcry.
At the most recent of these gatherings, early Monday, about 75 Palestinian supporters rallied in St. Charles to block entrances at a Boeing manufacturing plant that produces weapons the U.S. government has sold to Israel’s military. On Friday, Israeli supporters met in Clayton to emphasize the human toll the Israeli people have suffered in the country’s war against Hamas.
The conflict reached a gruesome milestone this week. More than 10,000 people have died in Gaza, which has faced daily bombardments by Israeli Defense Forces since Oct. 7. The date marks when Hamas militants attacked several communities in Israel near its border with Gaza, killing 1,400 people and taking 240 hostages.
The scores of civilian deaths have prompted international calls for a ceasefire and locally has spurred demonstrators to join public demonstrations, weeks after the war began.
Protesters block Boeing plant in Missouri that produces weapons used in Israel-Hamas war
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Palatnik was born in Israel and keeps in touch regularly with his extended family, who still live there. He said he stays in touch with his mother through a messaging app but has faced challenging feelings as the war rages on.
“It’s difficult because I don’t feel I’m doing enough,” he said. "You live there in the U.S., so you have to keep on going with your life. You have work. You have school. You have everything going on, but you know — it just doesn’t stop.”
Revah cited the rise in worldwide anti-semitism, which has intensified during recent weeks. “It’s truly terrifying,” she said. “I think it’s made everyone think: ‘What do I do every day? What do I want my life to look like? Do I feel safe? Should I wear this Jewish star? Should I keep my mezuzah up?”
Revah added she is uncertain about what’s to come from the conflict in the Middle East, but has found it difficult to stay optimistic. “It just feels like the worst is yet to come,” she said. “I always say: ‘I’m waiting for the next shoe to drop.’”"
..."Palatnik was born in Israel and keeps in touch regularly with his extended family, who still live there. He said he stays in touch with his mother through a messaging app but has faced challenging feelings as the war rages on.
“It’s difficult because I don’t feel I’m doing enough,” he said. "You live there in the U.S., so you have to keep on going with your life. You have work. You have school. You have everything going on, but you know — it just doesn’t stop.”
Revah cited the rise in worldwide anti-semitism, which has intensified during recent weeks. “It’s truly terrifying,” she said. “I think it’s made everyone think: ‘What do I do every day? What do I want my life to look like? Do I feel safe? Should I wear this Jewish star? Should I keep my mezuzah up?”
Revah added she is uncertain about what’s to come from the conflict in the Middle East, but has found it difficult to stay optimistic. “It just feels like the worst is yet to come,” she said. “I always say: ‘I’m waiting for the next shoe to drop.’”"
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Protests that are peaceful are a right, people gathering to obstruct, hate, block, attack and threaten are not protesters and should be handled like any other violent criminals.
Perhaps should have used weapons used in Israel-Hamas war to clear a path..
Perhaps should have used weapons used in Israel-Hamas war to clear a path..
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