Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington on Saturday to demand a ceasefire in Gaza where thousands have been killed in an Israeli offensive since an attack by Palestinian Islamists Hamas, and to denounce President Joe Biden's policy towards the war.
Demonstrators rally in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, at Freedom Plaza in Washington, U.S., Nov. 4, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth FrantzWASHINGTON, Nov 4 -
"What we want and what we demand is a ceasefire now," said Mahdi Bray, national director of the American Muslim Alliance. Crowds began gathering at Freedom Plaza near the White House in the afternoon before the protest started with a moment of silence as demonstrators held up a large poster with names of Palestinians killed since Israel's massive retaliation began.on Oct. 7 when scores of fighters from Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, crossed into Israel, killing at least 1,400 people.
A group of independent United Nations experts has also called for a humanitarian ceasefire, saying time was running out for Palestinians there who are at "
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