On Saturday, thousands of Palestinian supporters gathered in Washington, D.C., in a demonstration demanding an end to the Israel-Hamas war. However, the protests escalated into violent clashes with police and damaged the fence protecting the White House.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators took part in the March on Washington for Gaza. called It called for an “immediate ceasefire, an end to U.S. military funding to Israel, and an end to the siege of Gaza.”
Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and lashed out at President Joe Biden. Demonstrators held signs that read, “Massacre Joe must go” and “Biden has blood on his hands.” The crowd also chanted, “Damn Joe Biden!” Protesters threw dozens of bloody baby dolls over the fence protecting the White House.
However, the protests turned violent, with Palestinian supporters throwing objects at law enforcement officers guarding the White House. The rioters reportedly also destroyed the security fence in front of the White House, forcing Secret Service members in riot gear to quell the tense situation.
Video journalist Julio Rosas I have written “DC Police and Secret Service had to rush to a portion of the security fence to prevent entry by the Palestinian crowd,” the X social media platform said.
Field reporter Weed Lyman I got it.“Demonstrators broke through the reinforced gate and riot police confronted them. Other demonstrators began to scale the fence.”
Some demonstrators near the fence could be heard shouting “tear it down!”
White House staff and journalists were “relocated” during the escalation.
This was revealed by the US Secret Intelligence Service. fox news“During a demonstration near the White House complex on January 13th, some of the anti-scaling fencing installed for the event was temporarily damaged. It was repaired.”
“As a precautionary measure, some media personnel and staff from the Pennsylvania Avenue area have been temporarily relocated while this issue is addressed,” the statement said. “The Secret Service made no arrests in connection with the march, and there was no property damage to the White House or adjacent buildings.”
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Pamela Smith said: statement“The right to peacefully protest is one of the cornerstones of our democracy, and the Metropolitan Police has long supported people visiting our cities to demonstrate safely. Violence, vandalism and criminal behavior will not be tolerated.”
“Although the majority of today's demonstrations were peaceful, there was some illegal and disruptive behavior in Lafayette Park, including objects being thrown at police officers,” Smith added. “We are supporting the U.S. Park Police investigation and our partners in holding those found responsible accountable for their actions.”
Authorities are expecting possible unrest in the capital. built Additional fencing will be installed around the White House before Saturday.
President Biden was not at the White House at the time of the violence as he had already left for Camp David on Saturday morning.
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