Thousands Rally Outside White House, Criticizing Biden for Inaction on Gaza Conflict
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the White House, accusing President Joe Biden of failing to enforce a “red line” to prevent harm to civilians in Gaza by Israel. The protesters, dressed in red to symbolize the red line being crossed, displayed a large red banner and defaced monuments with pro-Palestinian slogans.
During the protest, Israel conducted a special operation to free hostages held by Hamas, resulting in casualties among Palestinians. Protesters chanted, “Biden, Biden you can’t hide, we are your red line,” expressing their discontent with U.S. policy towards Israel.
Biden had recently suspended the delivery of certain large bombs to Israel as it prepared for a military operation in Rafah, a move he had opposed. While the President had previously mentioned a “red line” that would trigger further suspensions of defense assistance to Israel, his administration later clarified that Israel’s actions did not warrant such action.
The protest highlighted ongoing pro-Palestinian activism in the lead-up to the general election, with concerns that Biden’s position on the Israel-Palestine conflict could impact voter support. The Democratic National Committee is working to establish guidelines for pro-Palestinian demonstrations during the party’s upcoming convention in Chicago.
Biden’s handling of the Israel-Palestine issue has been a delicate balancing act, as he seeks to appeal to both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian factions within the Democratic Party. The President has faced criticism from both sides and is navigating a challenging political landscape as the election season progresses.