Israel-Hamas War: Demonstrators rally in NYC to express solidarity with Palestinians

Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in New York City to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. (Image: Reuters)

US officials have said Hamas is holding some 200 people hostage after Hamas's surprise attack on Israel on October 7, when militants killed about 1,400 Israelis. (Image: Reuters)

Americans across the USA are taking to the streets on a near-daily basis to protest on behalf of Israel or the Palestinian people, with bitter divisions re-emerging over the decades-long conflict in the Middle East. (Image: Reuters)

The Hamas rampage killed at least 1,300 Israelis, marking the deadliest Palestinian attack on the Jewish state in its history. (Image: Reuters)

US President Joe Biden visited Israel last week to reiterate his support and urge the country's leaders to avert a humanitarian disaster as it prepares a ground invasion into the Gaza Strip. (Image: Reuters)