SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16 (Reuters) - San Francisco police began arresting protesters calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war on Thursday after demonstrations blocked the Bay Bridge, a key commuter route into the city which is hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Authorities also deployed tow trucks to remove protesters' vehicles blocking the bridge.
Local emergency services warned of the blockage during morning rush hour on the bridge which links Oakland and other East Bay cities to San Francisco.
Traffic traveling on the bridge toward San Francisco began to move as of about 10:45 a.m. local time (1845 GMT) after a backup.
“It is a good idea because they are against a war but I think they should be more safe and protest in the city, not the bridge,” Felix said.
Persons:
Claudia Felix, Felix, ” Felix, Max A, Peter Henderson, Omar Younis, Sandra Stojanovic, Mary Milliken, Chizu Nomiyama, Josie Kao
Organizations:
FRANCISCO, San Francisco, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, California, Patrol, Authorities, Palestinian Youth Movement, Palestine Solidarity, Thomson
Locations:
Israel, U.S, Oakland, San Francisco, Bay, Stockton