Millions of people marched in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, as part of a global series of protests against the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The march was the largest of its kind in the United States, and came as the Israeli military continues to pound the Palestinian enclave, killing hundreds of civilians, including many children.
Protesters carried signs that read "Stop the Genocide in Gaza," "Free Palestine," and "Boycott Israel." They chanted slogans such as "We are all Gaza" and "End the Occupation."
The march was organized by a coalition of pro-Palestinian groups, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), and the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (USCPR).
In a statement, CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad said that the march was "a powerful message to the Israeli government and its supporters that the world is watching and that we will not stand by as they commit genocide against the Palestinian people."
"We demand that Israel immediately end its assault on Gaza and withdraw all of its forces from the occupied Palestinian territories," Awad added.
The march in Washington was just one of many protests that took place around the world on Saturday. Protests were also held in London, Paris, Berlin, New York, and other major cities.
The protests come as the Israeli military continues its relentless assault on Gaza. In recent days, the Israeli military has bombed hospitals, schools, and mosques. It has also targeted civilians, including many children.
The United Nations has warned that the situation in Gaza is a humanitarian crisis. According to the UN, more than 2,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli airstrikes, including more than 500 children.
The international community has called on Israel to end its assault on Gaza, but the Israeli government has refused to do so.
The protests on Saturday were a powerful message of solidarity with the Palestinian people and a call for justice.
