A San Francisco jury has convicted seven pro-Palestine activists of multiple misdemeanour charges, including false imprisonment and obstruction of thoroughfare, for blocking the iconic Golden Gate Bridge during a 2024 Gaza protest. The demonstration, part of a coordinated "Tax Day" protest, led to a four-hour standstill on the southbound lanes of the bridge. The activists used vehicles and chained themselves together in an attempt to end US military aid to Israel during its conflict with Gaza. While prosecutors secured misdemeanour convictions, the jury remained deadlocked on a more serious felony conspiracy charge, leading to a mistrial. The defendants, who were originally part of the "Golden Gate 26" group, face up to five years in county jail for their misdemeanour counts and are scheduled for sentencing in August. The activists' defence lawyers framed the deadlocked felonies as a victory against government and prosecution, arguing that they acted out of moral necessity after institutional avenues failed. This trend spotlights a growing global movement advocating for human rights and peace in Palestine, while also highlighting the ongoing tensions between Israel and Gaza.