Protesters’ messages ranged from pushing for an end to the war and a change in U.S. policy to calls against a two-state solution, and in one case support for Hamas.
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WASHINGTON — Thousands of people from cities across the country gathered outside the White House on Saturday to protest the Biden administration’s policies toward the Israel-Hamas war, many dressed in keffiyehs and red clothes to symbolize what they say is a red line that Israel crossed.
Hundreds of protesters held a red banner that stretched around the White House, urging President Joe Biden to change his approach to the war in Gaza. -- More...
Secret Service and U.S. Park Police retreat after being surrounded by Pro-Palestinian protestors who have now taken over Lafayette Square in front of the White House.
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters and activists are lighting off smoke bombs and flares as they plan to Surround the White House
Currently, DC metro police are on high alert as hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestine protesters and activists have gathered outside the White House in Washington, DC. As They light up smoke bombs and flares as they protest for Palestine, planning to surround the White House. Police have deployed mace into the surrounding crowds, and crews have erected a large anti-scale fence around the White House in anticipation of this weekend's Gaza protest. Video by @ScooterCasterNY
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