Thousands of demonstrators in Washington DC voice support for Gaza

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - Tens of thousands demonstrated Saturday in Washington DC against Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip.

The National March on Washington for Free Palestine saw pro-Palestinians flocking to Freedom Plaza before moving to loop past the White House.

Protesters carried Palestinian flags and chanted against Israel while unfurling banners: "Stand With Palestine! End The Occupation Now!”, “End The War On Gaza” and "Free Palestine."

Demonstrators also demanded a cease-fire in the Israel-Palestine conflict and an end to US aid to Israel.

The Israeli army expanded air and ground attacks earlier this week on the Gaza Strip, which has been under relentless airstrikes since a surprise offensive by the Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, on Oct. 7.

“The death toll as a result of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 7 is 9,500, including 3,900 children and 2,509 women,” Salama Marouf, the head of the Gaza Media Iffice, said at a news conference.

More than 1,538 Israelis have been killed

Basic supplies are running low for Gaza’s 2.3 million residents due to the Israeli siege, in addition to the large number of casualties and displacements.