Washington, D.C., will play host to both the Capital Pride Parade and the Surround the White House for Gaza protest on Saturday.
Thousands will descend on the nation’s capital, and while the two events do not appear to directly conflict, both gatherings will take place less than a week after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted multiple
In Philadelphia, activists halted the city’s pride parade, and in New York City, protesters rallied against an LGBT group’s gala.in the area around 14th and T Street and welcomes allies and LGBT community members to a tradition that “honors our history and acknowledges the evolution of the LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in Washington, DC, while respecting the origins and importance of taking to the streets in our fight for equality.
Approximately three hours before that, at 12 p.m., thousands are anticipated to mobilize outside the White House and demand a ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas. Outside the White House, extra fencing has been installed. White House block has security fencing around it ahead of expected protests tomorrow. The fencing like the fencing around the U.S. Capitol after Jan 6th. This fencing circles the White House, Old Executive Office Building and Treasury Dept.“A month ago, Biden said that the invasion of Rafah was a red line.
Demands from the protesters include an immediate ceasefire, an end to the “siege on Gaza,” the release of all Palestinian protesters, and the termination of Israel’s “occupation” of Gaza.
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