Police break up protest outside Israeli consulate in Chicago
Behind Enemy Lines, a pro-Palestinian group, gathered early evening Tuesday in front of the Consulate of Israel in downtown Chicago.
Initially there was a small group of about 25 people, but the numbers grew within an hour -- enough for police in riot gear to hold a formation to prevent the group from moving farther down the block.
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Behind the police line stood a pro-Israel group of about 100 demonstrators holding flags. Both groups were aware of the other and, at one point, each pressed against the police line from both sides.
No clashes took place.
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Around 8 p.m. local time, the Israel group started dispersing.
At least five people were seen being taken into custody. The police didn't initially report any arrests.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling was seen standing among the officers.
-ABC News' Mark Guarino