Protesters in Washington, DC, gathered to demonstrate against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, accusing him of being a war criminal responsible for abuses in Gaza. Many lawmakers boycotted the address, echoing the concerns of the demonstrators. Security was tight, with a heavy police presence and clashes between officers and protesters.
Activists braved the summer heat to voice their outrage at US support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza, with some likening Netanyahu to a genocidal maniac. Demonstrators called out President Joe Biden for authorizing billions in military aid to Israel, saying they could not support him or his vice president, Kamala Harris, for condoning the atrocities.
Netanyahu defended Israel’s war efforts, vowing to fight until “total victory” as protesters accused him of being a war criminal and compared him to Hitler. Passionate demonstrators from across the country called for an end to the violence in Gaza and for accountability for Netanyahu’s actions.
The protesters outside Congress chanted for justice and an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with some equating Netanyahu’s actions to genocide. The demonstration reflected a growing sentiment of frustration and anger over US support for Israel amid ongoing conflict in the region.
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