Protesters filled the House of Representatives Cannon Building Wednesday during a pro-Palestinian protest, demanding an end to the violence in the Gaza Strip.
Protesters demonstrated outside of the White House Monday and nearly three dozen attempted to break onto the grounds, resulting in multiple individuals being arrested by the Secret Service. Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) organized a second protest Wednesday at Capitol Hill where hundreds of protesters can be seen with signs saying “Jews demand ceasefire” and “Philly Jews say Never Again is now,” according to videos on social media. (RELATED: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested After Trying To ‘Shut Down The White House’)
“Can you find a way to come to D.C. this week to demonstrate as Jews against genocide?” JVP wrote in a caption on their Instagram page. “The past tells us that Israeli state atrocities against Palestinians only stop once there is a sufficient mass outcry from the international community.”
Massive Mideast protest in the Cannon House Office Building. Signs reading “Jews demand a ceasefire.” pic.twitter.com/2W9q6yY7E9
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) October 18, 2023
A Montgomery County Police Department tactical officer from nearby Maryland told the DCNF the U.S. Capitol Police requested them to help with the protest a couple of days ago and that it was not a “spontaneous insurrection.”
3) USCP is starting to arrest demonstrators now inside. This will take a while. There are too many demonstrators for the police to handle quickly. The protest is peaceful but very, very loud
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) October 18, 2023
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan broke down in tears as she spoke ahead of the protest.
Happening NOW:
📍U.S. CapitolCongresswoman @RashidaTlaib speaks to the rally calling for a ceasefire and end of the conflict.
She breaks down stating Israel bombed a hospital killing 500 – this report is now in question
WATCH: pic.twitter.com/fZlHXkUjRc
— Wid Lyman (@Wid_Lyman) October 18, 2023
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