Chinanews.com, November 11 According to the Washington Post, on the 5th local time, thousands of protesters supporting Palestinian rights gathered near the White House, calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and demanding that the United States stop aid to Israel.
It was reportedly the largest pro-Palestinian protest in years in Washington, the capital of the United States, which ended with a march to the White House after crossing the streets of downtown Washington.
According to the report, protesters in many places across the United States gathered in Washington that day, and they poured into Freedom Square, which is a block away from the White House. On the rally stage, the speaker led the crowd in chanting "Free Palestine" and "Ceasefire Now." Many have slammed US President Joe Biden for his support for Israel.
The report pointed out that Biden has become the target of the anger of most of the people, with many protesters threatening to oppose his 2024 presidential re-election campaign. When Biden's name was mentioned, there was a chorus of boos.
"Now we understand the language that Biden and his party can understand, and all they can understand is the 2024 ballot," Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, told the crowd. "If you don't stop firing, you won't have votes!" The crowd also chanted in response.
"No ballots in Michigan, no ballots in Arizona, no ballots in Georgia, no ballots in Nevada, no ballots in Wisconsin, no ballots in Pennsylvania, no ballots in Ohio!" Awad said.
Washington police said they arrested one person at the scene that night on charges of vandalizing property, which involved spray-painting the word "Gaza" at McDonald's near the White House. In addition, red handprints were placed on stone pillars around the White House, and the words "Liberate Palestine" were spray-painted on statues in Lafayette Square Park.
At this time, the White House has not responded to a request for comment.