Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Union Station in Washington, DC, to voice their opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit. The demonstration took a dramatic turn as protesters removed and burned US flags, symbolizing their discontent with US support for Israel.
In a show of solidarity with Palestine, the protesters hoisted Palestinian flags on flag poles outside Union Station. The scene escalated as at least three individuals were detained by police, prompting the crowd to chant, 'Let them Go!' as the individuals were escorted away.
Adding to the intensity of the protest, a paper mâché puppet resembling Netanyahu was set ablaze, with a US missile depicted emerging from a controversial part of the puppet. This symbolic act aimed to convey the protesters' strong opposition to Netanyahu's policies and actions.
Despite the fervor of the demonstration, many protesters began to disperse as the event unfolded. The protest highlighted the deep-rooted emotions and political tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with individuals expressing their grievances through various forms of protest and symbolic gestures.
