Emotions rise at Gaza protest in Downtown Miami

Taunts, jeers, vulgar gestures and curses filled the air Sunday afternoon (Jan. 4, 2009) as supporters of both sides in the Gaza conflict waged dueling protests outside the Israeli consulate in downtown Miami.

The crowd swelled to more than 1,000 people lining both sides of Biscayne Boulevard, brandishing Palestinian and Israeli flags. At times, rocks and mostly full water bottles sailed across the four-lane street.

Twelve people were arrested, mostly on misdemeanor but a few on felony charges, said Miami police spokeswoman Kenia Alfonso.

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[adeleqandeel]

Israel get out of palestine.

[rosepetalmuslimah]

@SarahShlomo

I hope u will live a long life, success!! u need it, hater !!!!!!!!! hahahahahha

[shadowofears]

5400 American soldiers are dead and this is a war with no ending..

[shadowofears]

If Americans continue to support Israel then they hv to keep up sending their boys in Muslim countries in order to defend Israel..it will not only cost huge budget but also lives..We hv no enemity against America except for its policies in middle east which they can change if they want to..Now they hv to choose their childrens future verses Israel friendship..choice is clear!

[shadowofears]

Israel killed 80 women & childrens during Qana Massacre and 421 during Gaza Massacre..Muhammed Ata an alleged bomber of 9/11 write his testimony on day of Qana Massacre where he lost his friends & family..One Massacre leads to another massacre and this goes on..Iraq, Afghanistan & Pakistan 1 trillion was spend on iraq war & 3 billion $ spend on israeli every year instead of spending on American childrens education & health! We need to change this corrupt system

[Tomislavv2]

One one side normal people peacefully demonstrating accrose the street bloodthursty Muslims are again calling for blood

[biood2]

IDF DOGS!! GO BACK TO AUSWICH!!!

[Rockthrower100]

how can u even say tht when innocent civilians r dying

[mizzoulibertarian]

I could give a damn about palestine or israel. if they kill each other off that would be the best thing for the world.

[mizzoulibertarian]

Both the muslims and jews are not carrying american flags. real americans we will need to bring an end to this problem.