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Protesters arrested, pepper-sprayed in DC as Israel's Netanyahu addresses Congress
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What to Know
- Protesters descended on D.C., chanting “Free, Free Palestine” as some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu’s speech.
- Police wearing gas masks blocked the crowd – which was calling for an end to the war that has killed more than 39,000 Palestinians – from getting closer to the Capitol.
- Some protesters were pepper-sprayed after a scuffle with police, authorities said. Meanwhile, inside the Capitol, six demonstrators were arrested in the House gallery.
Live updates for this story have concluded. You can look back on developments as they happened below to catch up on this story.
Protesters continued to march in D.C. to condemn Israel’s war in Gaza, sometimes clashing with police, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded his fiery speech to a joint session of Congress.
Some protesters chanting “Free, Free Palestine” tried to block streets before Netanyahu’s address. Police wearing gas masks blocked the crowd – which was calling for an end to the war that has killed more than 39,000 Palestinians – from getting closer to the Capitol.
Inside, Netanyahu lauded U.S.-Israeli unity and praised President Joe Biden. Nine months into the war in Gaza, the Israeli PM was seeking to bolster U.S. support for his country’s fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed armed groups.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, who has family in the West Bank, had a keffiyeh wrapped over her shoulders and displayed a “Guilty of Genocide” sign as Netanyahu spoke. U.S. Capitol police said they removed and arrested six people from the House Gallery for disrupting Netanyahu’s address.
Protesters have continued to march around Capitol Hill and downtown D.C. for the past few hours, at times blocking streets. Capitol police said they used pepper spray on demonstrators who “became violent” and failed to follow commands at First Street and Constitution Avenue NW.
In late afternoon, a large group amassed at Columbus Circle outside Union Station, not far from the Capitol. Protesters were seen burning an effigy of Netanyahu and replacing American flags with Palestinian ones. Some climbed a flag pole and chanted “Shame on you” as police dragged somebody away. At least two people were seen being treated for the effect of chemical agents to the eyes.
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WATCH: NYPD Officers Deployed to Washington, D.C. for “Day of Rage” Leftist Protests Against Netanyahu – VINnews
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Washington, D.C. (VINnews) – In a significant show of inter-agency cooperation, more than 200 officers from the New York Police Department (NYPD) have been deployed to the nation’s capital to assist local law enforcement in maintaining public safety during the leftist planned “Day of Rage” protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 24.
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These officers, among NYPD’s most highly trained and specialized units, have been sworn in as United States Capitol Police Special Officers. Their deployment aims to bolster the efforts of local law enforcement agencies in managing the expected demonstrations and ensuring public safety during this high-profile event.
More than 200 of NYPD’s Finest are in DC and have been sworn in as United States Capitol Police Special Officers to assist in policing events this week at our nation’s capitol. These officers are some of the most highly trained and from some of the most specialized units in the… pic.twitter.com/zfBNi5n33x
— NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Operations Kaz Daughtry (@NYPDDaughtry) July 23, 2024
“This week, our officers will use their knowledge and expertise to assist our law enforcement partners in D.C.,” said an NYPD spokesperson. “No matter the task, no matter the assignment, no matter how far from home, your NYPD will answer the call and ensure the public is safe and that democracy is protected.”
The decision to send NYPD officers to Washington, D.C. highlights the critical nature of the planned leftist protests and the necessity for robust security measures. The “Day of Rage” has drawn significant attention, with Soros funded organizers calling for widespread demonstrations against Netanyahu.
By working alongside the United States Capitol Police and other local agencies, the NYPD aims to maintain order and prevent any potential disturbances.
The NYPD will always support our fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement. This morning, while headed to DC to assist the DC Capitol Police with events this week, my team and I joined DC law enforcement in a foot pursuit and helped apprehend this fleeing suspect wanted for… pic.twitter.com/oL8ZqdPppT
— NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Operations Kaz Daughtry (@NYPDDaughtry) July 23, 2024
Vanloads of outside agitators have arrived in D.C. ahead of a planned demonstration against a war criminal and far-right extremist carrying out a genocide with the support and assistance of the U.S. government. pic.twitter.com/uyFUUEmO4Z
— Talia Jane ❤️🔥 (@taliaotg) July 24, 2024
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Arlington VA And Washington DC Remain Fittest Cities In US
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(Arlington, VA) – The fittest cities in the U.S. are Arlington, Virginia and Washington, DC. That’s according to a ranking by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation. Seattle, San Francisco and Madison, Wisconsin follow just behind. The index ranks the 100 largest cities in the country using 33 indicators.
At the bottom of the list, Memphis, Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Oklahoma City.
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Netanyahu visits Washington DC – The Iola Register
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week is looming as a fraught one between the two allies, coming at a moment of extreme political flux in the United States and wariness among American leaders about Netanyahu’s history of interjecting himself into U.S. domestic politics.
The main purpose of Netanyahu’s visit is a speech to a joint meeting of Congress. But at stake, in meetings with administration officials, are hopes for progress in U.S.-led efforts to mediate an end to the nine-month Israel-Hamas war. The visit comes as the toll of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza nears 40,000. It’s also in a week when new deaths were reported among the surviving hostages — who include Israelis, Americans and other nationalities — held by Hamas and other militants since the first hours of the war.
Netanyahu planned his trip weeks before the ground abruptly started heaving under U.S. politics this summer. That includes a July 13 assassination attempt against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, and President Joe Biden’s decision Sunday to give up his faltering reelection campaign and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency instead.
Protests are planned for Netanyahu’s planned speech to both houses of Congress on Wednesday.
A look at the visit:
Why Netanyahu is coming
The political aspect for Netanyahu is that his popularity has plummeted at home, and the visit — at least originally — was seen as giving him a chance to show himself as a global statesman, welcomed by the lawmakers and leaders of Israel’s closest ally and the world’s only superpower.
House Speaker Mike Johnson helped bring about Netanyahu’s address to lawmakers, highlighting firm Republican support for the Israeli leader. Netanyahu has had tense relations with Biden despite the administration’s military and diplomatic support for Israel’s war.
Biden and Netanyahu are expected to meet Thursday, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of the White House announcement. Harris will also meet with Netanyahu separately that day. It was still uncertain Tuesday if he would meet with Trump.
Speaking for the White House side of things, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said at a security conference in Colorado last week that Biden planned to focus on working out what it will take for the United States, Israel and others to get a hostage-release and cease-fire deal done in the coming weeks.
Biden called in to a meeting of campaign staffers Monday, telling them, “I think we’re on the verge” of ending the war.
For his part, Netanyahu pointed to longer-term issues before flying out of Israel Monday. He said he wanted to talk to Biden about continuing the war against Hamas, and confronting other Iran-backed armed groups in the region, as well as freeing hostages.
Why Netanyahu’s visit is controversial
Israel’s war has been intensely divisive in the United States, spurring protests and resulting in arrests on college campuses, alienating some voters on both sides of the issue, and frustrating months of effort by Biden to bring the fighting to a close.
The trip is the first time Netanyahu has traveled abroad since the war broke out Oct. 7. It’s also his first since the International Criminal Court said it was seeking his arrest in what it said were possible war crimes in Israel’s offensive in Gaza. Israel denies wrongdoing, and the U.S. does not recognize the ICC.
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