70 people arrested after pro-Palestinian group occupied Israeli consulate in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO– Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested Monday in San Francisco, according to police.

“Officers found probable cause to arrest 70 suspects who refused to leave the building,” San Francisco police said. “No injuries have been reported as a result of this incident.”

Shortly after 9 a.m., protesters occupied the first floor of the Israeli Consulate in the Pacific Northwest in San Francisco's financial district.

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Protesters first posted photos on social media shortly after 9 a.m. showing the group with banners that read “Zionism kills” and “Committing genocide makes Jews less safe; not in my name !” Other protesters gathered outside the building in the street.

The arrested protesters were taken to the county jail and cited for trespassing and released, according to police.

Although arrests have been made, the investigation remains open and active. Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Francisco Police Department at 415-575-4444.

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