A thug with pro-Hamas sentiments launched an assault on the Christmas tree located in Union Square, San Francisco. This individual, donned in black attire, skillfully climbed the tree and proceeded to display messages opposing the Christmas festivities. Additionally, he callously discarded Christmas ornaments onto the ground. Approximately 100 individuals participated in this demonstration, with a few of them brandishing signs that conveyed messages such as “There will be no usual Christmas due to an ongoing genocide” and “District Attorney Jenkins, dismiss all charges against the Bay Bridge 78.” Regrettably, the Christmas tree endured significant damage and, as of Saturday night, it remained unlit. You may view videos of the protests below.
Pro-Palestine protestor climbs on Christmas tree in Union Square, San Francisco pic.twitter.com/irUAdDgXep
— Raw Reporting (@Raw_Reporting) December 24, 2023
Pro-Palestinian protesters climb, toss ornaments off Union Square tree. It remains dark, potentially broken as @SFPD investigates @KPIXtv pic.twitter.com/NEGsjDK67m
— Betty Yu (@bett_yu) December 24, 2023
Remnants of today’s protest in Union Square. No lit tree in the eve of Christmas Eve. Still, lots of people taking pictures around the the tree. @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/MQPNdrsSCb
— Christine Ni 倪君怡 (@christineniSF) December 24, 2023