Protesters burn American flags and paper mâché depiction of Netanyahu outside Union Station in DC
Protestors burn a representation of Benjamin Netanyahu outside of Union Station on Wednesday, July 24
Pro-Palestinian protesters outside of Union Station in Washington, DC, have taken down and burned US flags in protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit.
The protesters have also put Palestinian flags on flag poles outside of Union Station.
CNN crews on the scene saw at least three people detained by police. The crowd followed them as they were taken away chanting, “Let them Go!”
Netanyahu didn't mention ceasefire negotiations during address
During his nearly 52-minute address to US Congress Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not mention ceasefire negotiations despite months of international pressure to find a deal.
Palestinian rights advocate says Netanyahu's speech to Congress was "full of lies"
Netanyahu’s speech “is advocating Islamophobia,” Barghouti said.
Capitol police removed and arrested 5 people during Netanyahu's speech
The United States Capitol Police removed five people from the House gallery during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech for disruptions and arrested them, according to a statement posted on X.
All of them were arrested, police said.
