After digging a symbolic grave in front of the Federal Building to protest the war in Gaza, several members of Syracuse Veterans for Peace were arrested Monday. The veterans were protesting the deaths of children in Gaza. Syracuse Veterans for Peace is a local organization made of veterans who fight for the abolishment of war. The most recent conflict in Gaza, between Israel and Hamas, started Oct. 7, 2023. Hamas-led militants killed about 1,200 people in Israel. More than 250 other people were abducted by the militants. Since then, more than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in attacks by Israel. While Central Current couldn’t independently verify the death tolls painted onto the tombstone created by Syracuse Veterans for Peace, a six-month review undertaken by the United Nations found more than 70% of those who died in Gaza to be women and children. read more of central current’s coverage Several arrested after Syracuse Veterans for Peace protested war in Gaza (photo of the week) The veterans a dug a symbolic grave for children who have died during the war in Gaza. by Michael Greenlar December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 Here’s where you can shop locally in Syracuse for the holidays Pop-up markets will be happening across Syracuse as the holidays approach. See where you can find last-minute gifts. by Yolanda Stewart December 7, 2024December 9, 2024 Video: Syracuse’s public housing is going to change forever. Here’s what local leaders say is about to happen. In October, Central Current hosted an interactive panel conversation featuring decision makers connected to the demolition, construction, and renovation of public housing in South Side. by Central Current staff December 7, 2024December 7, 2024 City reverses decision, Syracuse police drones to be reviewed by oversight group City and Syracuse police officials planned on skipping the city’s surveillance technology oversight process until reporting by Central Current revealed their plan. by Patrick McCarthy December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 New short film ‘This Side of Salina’ explores reproductive justice in Syracuse Four women from Syracuse explain in the film the challenges they’ve faced in getting reproductive care. The film will show on the facade of the Everson Museum of Art. by Yolanda Stewart December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 The post Several people arrested after Syracuse Veterans for Peace protested war in Gaza (photo of the week) appeared first on Central Current.