Hundreds rally outside White House in protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza

Protesters, carrying Palestinian flags, demand end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories

By Servet Gunerigok

WASHINGTON (AA) - Hundreds of people gathered outside the White House late Tuesday to protest against Israel's ongoing attacks in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza.

The demonstrators, organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement, gathered at Lafayette Park to "protest today against Gaza massacres," according to the organizers.

Banners reading "End the Palestinian holocaust," "Stop funding ethnic cleansing" and "Netanyahu is a war criminal" were prominently displayed at the gathering. They also chanted "Free, free Palestine" and "Long live Gaza.”

The protesters, carrying Palestinian flags, also demanded an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.

The protest took place in line with others around the US since Israeli airstrikes targeting Gaza began on Oct. 7 in response to an attack by the Palestinian group Hamas.

To date, more than 4,400 people have been killed in the armed conflict, including at least 3,061 Palestinians and more than 1,400 Israelis.

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