Capitol Police and other area law enforcement agencies are preparing for a large pro-Israel demonstration Tuesday on the National Mall that will cause street closures and restrict some access to the Capitol.
The gates open at 10 a.m. for the protest, March for Israel, which is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Up to 100,000 people are anticipated to attend the rally at the National Mall, according to two Capitol Police officials.
Tuesday’s demonstration will be met with a heightened security and police presence on Capitol Hill. Access to the Capitol Square will be restricted to members, staff and official business, William McFarland, the House sergeant at arms, wrote in a memo to the House community.
