WASHINGTON DC: Several peace organizations held a protest rally in the U.S capital Washington DC, with thousands of demonstrators demanding an end to the ongoing war in Gaza.
They also urged the US to halt its aid to Israel.
Thousands of protesters clad in black and white Palestinian scarves were chanting slogans like ‘Palestine will be free’.
A group of protesters marched down Pennsylvania Avenue carrying a huge Palestinian flag. Pennsylvania Avenue is the street in Washington, DC, that leads to the White House.
A significant number of protesters gathered at Freedom Plaza in Washington DC, carrying placards and Palestinian flags.
The yellow, red and black placards in the hands of the demonstrators read the demands of “Let Gaza live” and stop the bombing of Gaza. Many of the protesters were wearing Palestinian-style scarves.
Many protesters were also seen hiding their faces with black masks. The protesters said that there is a need for an immediate ceasefire and more emergency aid in Gaza.
The participants said that they can sit and raise voices for the people of Gaza. The protesters said they have gathered in Washngton DC so that their voice can reach the quarters of the American government and influence the policies.
