March on Washington for Gaza takes over Freedom Plaza
WASHINGTON - People from all parts of the country gathered to attend the March on Washington for Gaza, Saturday afternoon, to call for a ceasefire in the war-torn city.
The march started at Freedom Plaza at 1 p.m. and end at the White House. The American Muslim Task Force for Palestine and the ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism) Coalition partnered to put it together.
Officials say around 3:30 p.m., two adults were arrested in the 1300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest for assault on a police officer and disorderly conduct.
According to organizers, buses transported demonstrators from more than 20 states around the country.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: Pro-Palestinian supporters march down Massachusetts Ave near the US Capitol on December 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. Protesters are calling for an immediate ceasefire and condemning the Israeli attacks in Gaza. (Photo by
The ANSWER Coalition posted on X Friday, "It's up to the power of the movement to continue to put pressure on Biden & Netanyahu to end their genocide of the Palestinian people."
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Demonstrators protest US bombing Yemen outside White House
Demonstrators upset with the United States military's retaliatory airstrikes across Yemen Thursday have gathered outside the White House to protest.
The coalition also organized a protest in front of the White House on Thursday night following the announcement of U.S. and British airstrikes across Yemen.