DNC HQ Evacuated As Police Clash With Protestors Demanding Cease-Fire
OAN’s Abril Elfi
2:50 PM – Thursday, November 16, 2023
Authorities have clashed with protestors demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas-Gaza conflict outside the headquarters of the Democrat National Committee (DNC).
On Wednesday, law enforcement arrested hundreds of protests demanding a cease-fire in the Hamas-Israel war outside the DNC Washington headquarters.
According to authorities, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) and Representative Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) were among those inside the headquarters as the clash between protesters and police sparked.
United States Capitol Police said on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, that a “large group of illegal protesters…have cleared out, but USCP officers will stay on scene out of an abundance of caution.”
They previously put the number of demonstrators at about 150 and said they were “violently protesting in the area.”
Six officers were treated for injuries as a result of the demonstration, and one person was arrested and accused of assault on an officer, Capitol Police said on X.
According to Capitol Police, all lawmakers were evacuated from the location for their protection.
IfNotNow, an organization that bills itself as “American Jews organizing our community to end U.S. support for Israel’s apartheid system,” stated it was present at the rally and accused officers of being harsh toward protestors.
IfNotNow spokesperson Eva Borgwardt released a statement saying the protest was “nonviolent” and a “moral act of civil disobedience to call on Democrats to support a cease-fire and an end to our government’s funding of violence against Palestinian civilians by Netanyahu’s far-right government.”
Representative Sean Casten (D-Ill.), posted on X that he was “rescued” from the DNC building by “armed officers” who “did not know the protestors’ intent; they knew only that Members of Congress were inside, could not leave and that protests would not let police through.”
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How did the clash outside the DNC headquarters highlight the growing activism surrounding the Israel-Hamas-Gaza conflict?
, a clash took place outside the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in Washington, DC. Protesters demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas-Gaza conflict gathered outside the DNC building, and clashes ensued with law enforcement authorities.
On Wednesday, hundreds of protesters were arrested by law enforcement as they called for a halt to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), and Representative Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) were reported to be inside the DNC headquarters at the time of the clashes.
The United States Capitol Police announced on social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, that the “illegal protesters” had cleared out, but officers would remain on the scene as a precautionary measure. They stated that a “large group of illegal protesters… have cleared out, but USCP officers will stay on scene out of an abundance of caution.”
The authorities previously estimated the number of demonstrators at around 150 and described them as “violently protesting in the area.” Six officers sustained injuries during the clashes, and one person was arrested for assaulting an officer, as confirmed by the Capitol Police on X.
This clash highlights the tension and division surrounding the Israel-Hamas-Gaza conflict. It also sheds light on the increasing activism and demands for a cease-fire from various groups within the United States. The aim of these protests is to draw attention to the ongoing violence and advocate for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
As the conflict continues to escalate and draw international attention, it is crucial for both sides to engage in constructive dialogue and work towards a negotiated settlement. The clashes outside the DNC headquarters serve as a reminder of the urgent need for a solution that prioritizes peace and the well-being of all those affected by the conflict.
In conclusion, the clash between authorities and protesters outside the DNC headquarters underscores the growing activism and demand for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas-Gaza conflict. It highlights the importance of peaceful resolution and serves as a call for dialogue and negotiation to end the violence.
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