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Thousands fill Washington's streets to protest Israel's war in Gaza during Netanyahu visit
Last edited Thu Jul 25, 2024, 01:04 PM - Edit history (2)
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Thousands fill Washington’s streets to protest Israel’s war in Gaza during Netanyahu visit
The Associated Press
July 24, 2024, 4:59 PM
(3/29) US Israel Netanyahu Hasidic Jews and others protesting against Netanyahu polices towards the Palestinians, near the U.S. Capitol ahead of a scheduled visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protesters against the war in Gaza converged on Washington on Wednesday to condemn Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit, chanting “Free, free Palestine” as they marched toward the Capitol before police deployed pepper spray on some in the crowd.
Demonstrators calling for an end to the war that has killed more than 39,000 Palestinians filled several blocks as they weaved through the streets of the nation’s capital carrying Palestinian flags and signs with messages such as “arrest Netanyahu” and “end all U.S. aid to Israel.” Outside Washington’s Union Station, protesters removed American flags and hoisted Palestinian ones in their place to massive cheers in the crowd.
“Bibi, Bibi, We’re not done! The intifada has just begun!” protesters shouted, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname. “Netanyahu, you can’t hide. You’re committing genocide,” other protesters shouted.
Throngs of demonstrators rallied near the Capitol before starting their march ahead of Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress, but police blocked them from getting close to the building. Police said they used pepper spray after some protesters became “violent” and “failed to obey” orders to move back from the police line.
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The Associated Press
July 24, 2024, 4:59 PM
(3/29) US Israel Netanyahu Hasidic Jews and others protesting against Netanyahu polices towards the Palestinians, near the U.S. Capitol ahead of a scheduled visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protesters against the war in Gaza converged on Washington on Wednesday to condemn Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit, chanting “Free, free Palestine” as they marched toward the Capitol before police deployed pepper spray on some in the crowd.
Demonstrators calling for an end to the war that has killed more than 39,000 Palestinians filled several blocks as they weaved through the streets of the nation’s capital carrying Palestinian flags and signs with messages such as “arrest Netanyahu” and “end all U.S. aid to Israel.” Outside Washington’s Union Station, protesters removed American flags and hoisted Palestinian ones in their place to massive cheers in the crowd.
“Bibi, Bibi, We’re not done! The intifada has just begun!” protesters shouted, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname. “Netanyahu, you can’t hide. You’re committing genocide,” other protesters shouted.
Throngs of demonstrators rallied near the Capitol before starting their march ahead of Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress, but police blocked them from getting close to the building. Police said they used pepper spray after some protesters became “violent” and “failed to obey” orders to move back from the police line.
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ETA: video taken outside the Watergate, from Ford Fischer's YouTube channel:
Pro-Palestine protesters outside of Watergate Hotel on eve of Netanyahu speech to Congress
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Protesters gathered Tuesday night in front of the Watergate Hotel (the second night in a row) for a noise demonstration against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is staying inside.
"From DC to Palestine, Netanyahu's out of time!" chanted protesters using red and green smoke bombs. "Shut, shut, shut it down, no Zionism in this town!"
"Allahu Akbar! Hamas!" yelled one man through the fencer outside the Watergate at Israel supporters counter-protesting them from inside.
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News2Share
79.5K subscribers
1,434 views Premiered 8 hours ago
DOCUMENTARY FOOTAGE FOR EDUCATIONAL AND HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY
Protesters gathered Tuesday night in front of the Watergate Hotel (the second night in a row) for a noise demonstration against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is staying inside.
"From DC to Palestine, Netanyahu's out of time!" chanted protesters using red and green smoke bombs. "Shut, shut, shut it down, no Zionism in this town!"
"Allahu Akbar! Hamas!" yelled one man through the fencer outside the Watergate at Israel supporters counter-protesting them from inside.
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