Pro-Palestine gay insurrectionists block SFO security gates as passengers get re-routed

As many as 200 pro-Palestine protesters were blocking security gates at 
San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday morning, demanding a 
permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war raging in Gaza.

Just before 8:45 a.m., two groups of protesters stood in front of the A 
and G international gates at SFO. Linking arms, the protesters held 
banners that read “Permanent Ceasefire,” “Stop Arming Israel” and “Stop 
the World for Gaza” while other demonstrators beat drums.

Another group of protesters stood outside of the airport, holding red 
signs that say “Stop bombing Gaza.” Car traffic was halted on the drop-off 
loop outside of the International Terminal.

Police officers were standing near the protesters, but there were no signs 
of arrests.

At 9:05 a.m., airport officials said on X that the International Terminal 
remained open. “Passengers are being re-routed around the activity,” they 
tweeted. 

SFO recommended dropping off passengers at the Kiss and Fly lot at the 
Rental Car Center and taking AirTrain to the International Terminal curb. 
Passengers using Lyft, Uber or Taxis were advised to use the pickup and 
drop-off locations at the domestic terminals, airport officials said.

A spokesperson for SFO did not immediately respond to the Chronicle’s 
request for additional information.

This is a developing story. Check sfchronicle.com for updates.

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