A crowd of pro-Palestinian demonstrators heckled attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in the Palestinian capital on Saturday night.
Demonstrators gathered outside the Washington Hilton Hotel, where the event was held, to express their anger at how the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has been handled and reported. Protesters dressed in keffiyeh chanted chants, staged “die-in” demonstrations and wrote pro-Palestinian messages as well-dressed lawmakers and journalists entered the hotel to begin the celebrations. He waved a placard.
“Shame!” protesters chanted in unison as the arriving participants made their way to the hotel entrance. Other participants were loudly swarmed by activists denouncing them for what they saw as failures regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Other chants included “Free Palestine” and “Genocide Joe,” the nickname activists have given President Joe Biden for his support of Israel’s war effort. (Related: ‘Look at me!’: Bill Maher slams ‘narcissism’ of pro-Palestinian protesters)
“How do you sleep at night?”
Angry demonstrators rise against White House Correspondents’ Dinner attendees pic.twitter.com/RACJAMk2cS
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Protesters demonstrate in the street as White House Correspondents’ Dinner attendees pass by. pic.twitter.com/9bpSElPSV4
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At one point, someone inside the hotel unfurled a giant Palestinian flag from an upper-floor window of the hotel, drawing cheers from the crowd gathered below. There was a significant law enforcement presence on the scene.
The protesters appeared to upset several attendees with their antics, including one who confronted the crowd outside the venue and yelled “Fucking hell” as he left. One person was included. The Daily Caller was at the scene and captured footage of the demonstration. (Related: Protesters stick to streets trying to disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade)
‘F*CKING HELL’: Attendees are fed up with loud protests outside White House Correspondents’ Dinner pic.twitter.com/NOpTnmF7sw
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As attendees of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner walked past protesters chanting “Shame, shame, shame!” pic.twitter.com/dlSWqGWQ6r
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Pro-Palestinian activists also attempted to disrupt Biden’s State of the Union address in March, blocking roads and attempting to delay his address to Congress and the American people.
The left wing of the Democratic Party is putting intense pressure on Mr. Biden to withdraw his support for Israel. (Related: Pro-Palestinian protesters seen holding Hezbollah flags at university protest)
WATCH: Protesters flock to denounce suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner attendees pic.twitter.com/KqLNtHQivR
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Protesters march outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, chanting, “Every time the media lies, a child must die…” pic.twitter.com/SXBan9EzDc
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Voters deeply dissatisfied with Biden’s positions on the issue are voting for alternatives in the Democratic presidential primary in significant numbers, including in key battleground states like Michigan. As the incumbent, Mr. Biden is virtually guaranteed to win the party’s nomination, but divisions within the party over the Israel-Hamas war are likely to make him face off in the general election against former President Donald Trump, who has been in a close race in recent opinion polls. may cause difficulties.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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