Thousands of people are expected to rally this Saturday in Washington to demand both a cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war and an end to U.S. aid to Israel.
Protesters demonstrate against Israeli military operations in Gaza during a rally in front of the White House on Oct. 20.
Fast, informative and written just for locals. Get The 7 DMV newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. “People are mortified by the carnage,” Becker said. “And they are equally mortified that the Biden administration has insisted that there not be a cease-fire.”The main rally will begin at 2 p.m. at Freedom Plaza and last until about 4 p.m., followed by a march loop that will take protesters toward 14th and K streets NW, the White House, and then back to Freedom Plaza, Becker said.pressure the Biden administrationan aid package last month that includes $14 billion in aid for Israel.
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