A massive crowd of pro-Hamas protesters have descended upon the White House, blasting Joe Bidens administration for extending support for the Jewish state. Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered outside the White House urging President Biden to immediately stop all the military aid to Israel and initiate a ceasefire putting an end to the destructive war in Gaza. The United Nations has committed over $38 billion in military aid to Israel over 10 years. The protesters said that they want the US to stop funding at all costs. BREAKING :Happening now in Washington, D.C.MASSIVE protest in solidarity with Palestine outside the White House.Protesters are denouncing Joe Bidens complicity in Israels genocide.pic.twitter.com/eYgYuJcOnj— sarah (@sahouraxo) June 8, 2024Protesters carried signs calling Biden dishonestA two-mile long red banner was unveiled by members of the Answer Coalition which is among the activist groups that have participated in the protest. The banner symbolised the red line that Biden has let Israel cross when it invaded Rafah. “Bidens red line was a lie!” read one of the pickets frequently used by the protesters.A video showing the unveiling of the banner by the group was posted on X. It was captioned, HAPPENING NOW: Over 75,000 are in DC, and the White House is now completely encircled by #ThePeoplesRedLine!This two-mile long banner lists the over 40,000 Palestinians martyred by Israel since Oct. 7.🇵🇸HAPPENING NOW: Over 75,000 are in DC, and the White House is now completely encircled by #ThePeoplesRedLine!🔴This two-mile long banner lists the over 40,000 Palestinians martyred by Israel since Oct. 7. pic.twitter.com/woq3WMebrJ— ANSWER Coalition (@answercoalition) June 8, 2024The group has been consistently warning the Biden government of initiating such massive protests, saying that they demand an immediate ceasefire, an immediate end to the siege on Gaza and the freedom of all Palestinian prisoners and an end to the occupation of Palestine.🚨🇺🇸 Massive protest outside the White House in solidarity with PalestineProtesters are denouncing Joe Bidens complicity in Israels genocide. pic.twitter.com/lHjVtnftNX— Javeria Sultan (@javeria_sultan2) June 9, 2024In another video smoke bomb flares were seen being ignited by some of the protesters, and then being thrown on the White House lawn. #NOW Smoke Bomb flares set off outside of the White House, police rush in as thousands gather to protest for Palestine, planning to Surround the White House.Video by @yyeeaahhhboiii2 Desk@freedomnews.tv to license pic.twitter.com/FsI3M1rrID— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) June 8, 2024Why protest Eight months have passed since the beginning of this murderous war that has led to widespread destruction causing the death of more than 15,500 children in Gaza, and thousands of people have lost their lives. Tens of thousands of people are currently protesting in front of the White House, proving that Bidens attempt to transfer enormous amounts of weaponry and ammunition to Israel while lying to the world about promoting peace talks and a ceasefire has backfired. People are demanding an immediate stop to the war that is taking unexpected turns with each passing day.BREAKING: #ThePeoplesRedLine is here!Over 75,000 Americans have surrounded the White House and filled the streets in protest of the GENOCIDE Israel is carring out with the backing of the their government! pic.twitter.com/BmZK1NVmRI— Dominic Lee 李梓敬 (@dominictsz) June 9, 2024Security around the White House Fencing was erected around the White House compound in the aftermath of last years October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, as it was anticipated that similar protests would occur. The newly built fence serves as an additional line of defense even though a barrier already encircled the property. Additionally witnessing the events unfolding since this weekend, there have been preparations including public safety measures like anti-scale fencing have been put in place near the complex to avoid any miscreants entering.
