Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gather on 5th Avenue in attempt to disrupt Christmas shopping

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Hundreds marched through 5th Avenue for a pro-Palestinian protest Saturday.

Social media posts promoting the protest shared messages like "no Christmas as usual," and it appears as though the protestors are attempting to disrupt Christmas shoppers.
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The demonstrators started around 1 p.m. at 5th Avenue and 59th Street.

Pro-Israel counter protestors gathered in Midtown in response.

No arrests have been made in connection to the protest.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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