Anti-Israel agitators are reportedly behind the release of larvae at a prominent Washington hotel to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the capital.
Netanyahu arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday to meet with lawmakers and address a joint session of Congress. Anti-Israel protesters have rallied across the capital to protest the prime minister’s visit, targeting the Watergate Hotel where he is expected to stay during his stay.
Video filmed inside the hotel shows maggots and crickets being released into various common spaces, and one shot shows a table full of mealworms with Israeli and American flags in the background.
“Palestinian protesters caused chaos at the Watergate Hotel last night and Prime Minister Netanyahu, Israeli Mossad agents and the Secret Service are not getting any peace as they continue to terrorize our people,” the DMV chapter of the Palestinian Youth Movement posted on social media along with the video.
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Security officials prepared for Netanyahu’s arrival by setting up special fencing around the Watergate Hotel. (Andrew Layden/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (Andrew Layden)
“We will not rest until Prime Minister Netanyahu and Parliament have failed to achieve any of their military and political objectives and humiliated themselves before the world,” the group posted.
Anti-Israel agitators rally in Washington ahead of Israeli PM Netanyahu’s speech to Congress
“There will be no peace or rest until the war criminals are arrested,” the SYM chapter wrote.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Watergate Hotel said it values the safety of its guests and is cooperating with authorities regarding the incident.
“We are aware of the Watergate Hotel and the unfortunate incident that occurred at the hotel yesterday that has been circulating on multiple social media platforms. Our top priority is the safety and health of our guests and staff,” a hotel spokesperson said in a statement. “We have taken the necessary steps to ensure the hotel is sanitized and is currently open for business as usual. We are fully cooperating with authorities as they respond to the situation. As this matter is still open, we are unable to provide any further details at this time.”
On July 24, 2024, a group of anti-Israel activists held a noisy demonstration outside the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, where the Israeli Prime Minister was staying. (Mostafa Basim)
Pictures also showed protesters gathering outside the Watergate Hotel, where fencing has been erected in preparation for Netanyahu’s visit.
Protests broke out at the Capitol building on Tuesday afternoon ahead of Netanyahu’s speech, leading to the arrest of around 200 anti-Israel activists.
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More than 1,000 protesters gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol building on Wednesday morning, according to the Associated Press.
