Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a blockade of a railway south of Montreal to disrupt goods destined for Halifax and ultimately Israel, organizers say.
The activists, many of whom covered their faces with masks and keffiyeh scarves, say they began blocking the rail line near Saint-Bruno Saturday around 6 a.m.
Social media posts from organizers Solidarité sans frontières showed dozens of protesters on location.
“Goods travel between Montreal and Halifax on Canadian National (CN) freight trains and then on to Haifa aboard ships owned by Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.,” the organizers allege in a press release.
“This blockade aims to temporarily interrupt trade, draw attention to Canada’s material support, and inspire further boycott, divestment, and sanctions.”
CityNews arrived on the scene before noon and observed a large police presence – both Longueuil police and CN police.
–This is a developing story
