Pro-Palestine protesters on Wednesday removed the American flags outside Union Station in Washington, DC, and replaced them with smaller Palestinian flags. The protesters gathered in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, DC.
A US Park Police captain confirmed to The Hill that two of the three American flags taken down by protesters were set on fire. The demonstration led to road closures around the Capitol and Union Square areas. Protesters were also seen burning an effigy of Netanyahu and called for an end to US military aid to Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
A man bravely removed the American flag from being set aflame by pro-Palestinian protestors.The crowd proceeded to yell “chase him.” pic.twitter.com/3QE4zMKYEy
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) July 24, 2024
Gaza protesters have removed the American flags from Union Station, lit then on fire with a Netanyahu effigy and replaced them with Palestine flags. pic.twitter.com/c8hz90phqL— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) July 24, 2024
Flags, effigies burned
Videos shared online captured the crowd chanting as the flags burned, with some clips showing the effigy of Netanyahu in flames while protesters chanted “Free Palestine.” The protesters also dyed several fountains around Capitol Hill red and projected messages onto buildings, demanding Netanyahu’s arrest as a war criminal.
NEW: Pro-Palestine protesters filmed dragging and assaulting a police officer on the bricks outside of Union Station.The protesters were also filmed replacing the U.S. flag with the Palestinian flag before setting fire to the U.S. flag.
U.S. Capitol Police was forced to issue… pic.twitter.com/blEEXWSW5y
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 24, 2024
Protesters in Washington DC are now BURNING an effigy of Benjamin Netanyahu! pic.twitter.com/0RE8oYYqEm— The Saviour (@stairwayto3dom) July 24, 2024
Breaking: anti-Israel protestors have dyed the U.S. Capitol fountain red.This will have zero impact on PM Netanyahu and only effect the maintenance crew and taxpayers who will have to pay and work to clean the foundation. pic.twitter.com/z5Z2rKwto6
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) July 24, 2024
Maggots Unleashed
According to viral videos on social media, maggots were released on Netanyahu’s table at the Watergate Hotel, and fire alarms were set off to disturb his sleep the night before his visit to Congress. This outrage comes as Netanyahu addressed Congress on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen US support for Israel’s efforts against Hamas and other Iran-backed militant groups. His speech faced boycotts from some prominent Democrats and attracted thousands of protesters to Capitol Hill.
Protesters have broken intoNetanyahu’s hotel and covered it with maggots and other bugsThis is a far nicer welcome than he deservess pic.twitter.com/Qs6nVhyCiV
— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) July 24, 2024
During his address, Netanyahu emphasised the importance of US-Israeli solidarity, stating, “When we stand together, something truly great happens: we win, and they lose.” He wore a yellow pin to show solidarity with Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Thursday, and with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday.
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