Live: Pro-Palestinian protesters block Bay Bridge in San Francisco

Watch live as protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza block the Bay Bridge in San Francisco as Joe Biden visits the city to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Thursday, 16 November. Organisers said around 200 people attended the demonstration on the key commuter route into the city which is hosting the forum. Protesters are also calling for an end to US military aid to Israel. According to social media posts, police began to make arrests after the California Highway Patrol issued a dispersal order to the assembled group. Protesters included groups from the Palestinian Youth Movement and Bay Area Palestine Solidarity, according to a press release. Footage appeared to show several protesters lying on the asphalt covered with white sheets. Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: