November 16th 2023.
The violence at the Democratic National Committee in Washington D.C. on November 15th was intense. Law enforcement found themselves in a scuffle with protestors, and lawmakers were evacuated due to the disruption. U.S. Capitol Police reported that six of their own had suffered injuries, ranging from minor cuts to being pepper sprayed and punched. One person has been arrested for assaulting an officer.
Reps. Brad Sherman and Sean Casten were among those evacuated. Casten described the scene, saying the protesters were surrounding the building and blocking all exits and entrances. Sherman tweeted about his experience, saying "Was just evacuated from the #DNC after pro-terrorist, anti-#Israel protestors grew violent, pepper spraying police officers and attempting to break into the building. Thankful to the police officers who stopped them and for helping me and my colleagues get out safely."
The Israeli-Hamas protests have been gaining traction worldwide. At a pro-Palestine rally in early November, participants addressed President Biden directly with chants such as "Biden, Biden, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide" and "No ceasefire, no votes." This revealed the division among House Democrats, who have voiced their disapproval over Biden’s handling of the crisis and his support of Israel.
On November 16th, protesters were seen shutting down the Bay Bridge in California. Videos posted on Twitter showed people lying down on the bridge with white sheets over their bodies that said "Stop the genocide." Cars were not able to get to San Francisco for hours.
The violence at the DNC and the protests around the world show just how serious the Israeli-Hamas conflict is. It is clear that people are determined to make their voices heard.
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