An anti-Israeli New Year's rally blocked traffic at JFK airport

A new anti-Israel demonstration caused chaos this Monday at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The protest blocked traffic on one of the busiest tourist days of the year.

Within Our Lifetime, a Palestinian-led activist group, called on social media for protesters to gather at key airport access points on January 1.

The group managed to gather a group of cars and temporarily block the Belt Parkway, a vital route for vehicles traveling to the airport.

Protesters aboard the vehicles waved Palestinian flags while blocking traffic and chanting inflammatory slogans. In a video posted on X, protesters are even heard comparing the NYPD, the KKK, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

"NYPD, KKK, IDF you're all the same," protesters chanted.

According to a New York Post report, around 100 cars attempted to stop traffic at JFK but were blocked at Terminal 4, where an NYPD armored vehicle was deployed.

"Airport is swarming with law enforcement and organizers were removed from Terminal 4," Within Our Lifetime reported in an update.

The motorcade then headed to LaGuardia Airport, intensifying congestion on Grand Central Parkway. However, they were also prevented from entering the second airport, according to Brooklyn Councilwoman Inna Vernikov.

During the protests, public transportation was also affected, as the shuttle train at Jamaica station restricted access only to employees and people with boarding passes.

The NYPD advised travelers to anticipate delays due to planned protests. "If anyone is flying out of JFK Airport today, please plan to travel to the airport ahead of time. There are planned protests today and will cause delays. We don't want anyone to miss their flights!" it was reported via Twitter.