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President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday sparked pockets of protest across the United States, with activists asking him to push for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza war and do more to curb Israel’s attacks in strip. Protesters blocked traffic in Boston and Los Angeles. Over 50 arrests were made in Boston, according to one activist group and a local media report. Ahead of Biden’s speech, dozens gathered near the White House, prompting the police to block off a nearby road. “We are here today because enough is enough,” said Ahmad Abuznaid, executive director of the US Campai…