Pro-Palestinian protesters block Manhattan bridge, backing up traffic, demanding ceasefire in Gaza

Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protesters demanding a permanent cease-fire in Gaza shut down the Manhattan Bridge in both directions on Sunday.

Hundreds of Pro-Palenstinian protestors shut down the Manhattan Bridge in both directions, demanding a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, during one of the busiest travel days of the year.

On Sunday, the group blocked off the Manhattan bridge, causing a nightmare for drivers as traffic came to a complete stand still in both directions as New Yorkers were traveling home after the Thanksgiving holiday.

"I support their protest, I think, but I don't think blocking the bridge would be a good idea," a man on the bridge told Fox 5 New York.

Loud honking and yelling could be heard as cars piled up on the bridge, according to reports. 

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The NYPD said several people were arrested and the bridge later reopened.

A New York police spokesperson was not immediately available to provide an exact number of how many people were arrested.

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The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was extended on Monday as the militants freed 11 more hostages.

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Most hostages released so far were handed over directly to Israel, while others left through Egypt.

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