O18! Pro-Palestinian Protesters at U.S. Capitol

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O18! Pro-Palestinian Protesters at U.S. Capitol

Fox News reported that protesters demonstrated inside the U.S. Capitol and in the Cannon House Office Building yesterday, calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas amid the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Demonstrators chanted “Ceasefire Now” and urged Congress to intervene. Some pro-Palestinian protesters from the group “Jewish Voice for Peace” were reportedly arrested inside the U.S. Capitol.

It should be noted that even the leftist Anti-Defamation League calls the group “a radical anti-Israel radical group that advocates for a complete economic, cultural, and academic boycott of the state of Israel.” The “Jewish Voice for Peace” expressed their demand for an end to what they called the “genocide of the Palestinian people” and criticized U.S. government support for Israel. (Click the ADL link below for the more radical beliefs of this so-called Jewish group).

Access to the House Office Building was restricted due to the demonstration. Fox News reported:

USCP told Fox News that approximately 300 demonstrators were arrested in the protest on Capitol Hill, including at least three who were charged with assault on a police officer during the demonstrations.

USCP also confirmed to Fox News that demonstrators inside the Cannon Rotunda will be charged with illegally protesting inside a House office building.

USCP also said more protesters are walking in the roadway around the House side of the Capitol Complex, and they have begun temporary rolling road closures for safety.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) posted, “I am formally requesting that the United States Capitol Police preserve all video surveillance footage, photographic evidence, police reports, and arrest records from all House Office Buildings on October 18, 2023.”

As you may remember, demonstrations are not allowed inside congressional building. Will the hardlined DC judges give them the January 6 treatment?

As actor and filmmaker Nick Searcy posted, “This January 6 video is worse than the Civil War and Hiroshima combined… oh wait, these are Democrats from today. Never mind.”

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