A left-wing dark money group funded by billionaire George Soros announced plans to provide bail and legal support for anti-Israel activists who were arrested after blocking major roads and highways in the United States. The protests, organized by a group called A15 Action, were in solidarity with Palestine and aimed to disrupt traffic in several major cities. The group directed supporters to a fundraising page hosted by ActBlue, which would benefit Community Justice Exchange, a project of the Soros-funded Tides Center. The funds raised would be used for bail, legal defense, and support for defendants facing criminalization in the U.S. for their solidarity with Palestine.
The Community Justice Exchange aims to provide money bail, court fees, and fines to community-based organizations across the country that are challenging the current operation of the criminal legal and immigration detention systems. It was revealed that the Soros-funded Open Society Policy Center had previously donated millions to groups expressing support for Hamas or justifying attacks on Israel. The protests, which caused chaos in major cities like San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia, led to multiple arrests. In California, protesters blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge and Interstate-880, with some attaching themselves to concrete-filled drums.
In New York City, nearly 300 protesters gathered outside the New York Stock Exchange chanting pro-Palestine slogans, while in Chicago, demonstrators blocked traffic to O’Hare International Airport, resulting in significant delays. Similar protests were held in Philadelphia, Miami, Tampa, and San Antonio, with police making multiple arrests due to the disruptions caused. The protests were part of a nationwide effort calling for a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In Washington, pro-Israel activists also took to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, further complicating traffic flow.
The protests, organized by the A15 Action group, were marked by anti-Israel sentiment and demands for an end to the violence in Gaza. The protests also sought to draw attention to the U.S.’s support for Israel during its conflict with Hamas terrorists. The use of disruptive tactics, such as blocking highways and bridges, led to arrests and widespread chaos in multiple cities across the country. The involvement of George Soros’ funded organizations in providing bail and legal support for protesters highlighted the extent of financial and logistical support available to activists advocating for Palestinian solidarity.
The demonstrations sparked by A15 Action’s call for a multi-city economic blockade on April 15th drew attention to the plight of Palestinians and sought to challenge the U.S. government’s position on the conflict in the Middle East. The involvement of left-wing dark money groups like those funded by Soros raised questions about the influence of wealthy donors on political activism and the use of disruptive tactics to further political agendas. The arrests made during the protests and the response by law enforcement agencies indicated a growing divide between those supporting Israel and those advocating for Palestinian rights. The protests served as a symbolic gesture of solidarity with Palestine but also highlighted the complexities and challenges of navigating the conflict in the region.
