Activists from both sides of the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict gathered outside the
White House on Thursday, chanting, singing and, at
times, shouting at each other Thursday night.
More than 100 people gathered for each protest near
the White House Thursday night. (WTOP/Alina
Braun)
College students accounted for many of those
protesting. (WTOP/Alina
Braun)
Recent violence in the Gaza Strip sparked protests
near the White House Thursday night. (WTOP/Alina
Braun)
Supporters of Israel, holding signs and with flags
draped over their shoulders, began showing up on
Pennsylvania Avenue around 6 p.m. Thursday.
(WTOP/Alina
Braun)
A group supporting Palestinians in Gaza held a
competing protest.
(WTOP/Alina
Braun)
Supporters of Israel held signs and had flags
draped over their shoulders. (WTOP/Alina
Braun)
WASHINGTON – The recent violence in the Gaza Strip is sparking demonstrations in Washington, D.C.
Activists from both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict gathered outside the White House on Thursday, chanting, singing and, at times, shouting at each other. Supporters of Israel, holding signs and with flags draped over their shoulders, began showing up on Pennsylvania Avenue around 6 p.m.
Ari Hoffman, a student at George Washington University, helped organize the demonstration, which he says was mostly made up of area college students.
“We wanted to come here and show our support for the U.S., show our support for their relationship [with Israel], and really wanted to say