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Washington DC Rally: Voices Rise for Ceasefire in Gaza
Washington DC Rally: Voices Rise for Ceasefire in Gaza
Thousands of individuals, driven by a shared demand for peace, flooded the streets of Washington DC, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US military support for Israel. Organized by the American Muslim Task Force on Palestine and the ANSWER Coalition, the rally witnessed passionate speeches, heartrending narratives, and impactful messages from Americans who have lost family members in the ongoing Gaza conflict.
A Personal Tragedy Echoes Collective Grief
One such speaker was Alaa Hussein Ali from Michigan, who shared a chilling account of losing over 100 family members, comprising more than 60 children, in what he referred to as a ‘genocide’. He narrated the tragic story of his brother, who was targeted by an Israeli sniper while on a daring quest for water across the war-torn Gaza landscape. The brother was shot multiple times, and his body was discovered five days later in a Gaza hospital. Ali’s account underscored the personal toll of the conflict on individuals and families and their desperate yearning for a peaceful resolution.
From Washington to the World
The rally in Washington DC was part of a broader global day of action against the protracted and deadly war between Israel and Palestinians. Demonstrations were held in multiple cities including London, Paris, Rome, and Dublin, with protestors wielding Palestinian flags and criticizing US support for Israel. From the river to the sea, the chants of ‘Palestine will be free’ reverberated, as protestors called for a ceasefire and the release of hostages and political prisoners.
A Plea for Peace and Recognition
The demonstration was not just a plea for an immediate cessation of violence but also a call for the establishment of a fully recognized Palestinian state. It represented a stand against what they referred to as Israel’s ‘crimes against humanity’ and articulated the belief that a recognized Palestinian state is in the best interests of the United States. The demonstration also served as a platform to criticize the Biden administration’s decision to fire on Houthi targets in Yemen without congressional approval. As people across the globe rallied for peace, the protestors in Washington DC stood in solidarity, their voices echoing the collective grief and unyielding demand for justice and peace in Gaza.
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Thousands turn out – again – as third 'No Kings' rallies take over Maryland streets
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WATCH LIVE: No Kings march and rally in DC
WASHINGTON – Thousands are expected gather in Washington, D.C. for a “No Kings” march and rally.
Here’s everything you need to know:
What is the No Kings protest?
What we know:
Organized locally by area chapters of Indivisible and allied grassroots groups, the event aims to draw protesters to downtown Washington and surrounding counties to oppose policies of the Trump administration and to voice broader concerns about civil rights and democratic norms.
No Kings protest details
Timeline:
The march will kick off at 10 a.m., with participants gathering at Memorial Circle near Arlington Cemetery, with additional access from the Blue Line or nearby parking at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, according to the event organizers. There is no public parking in the immediate area, but participants can be dropped off at the circle.
From there, the procession will head across the Memorial Bridge into Washington, D.C., passing the Lincoln Memorial and continuing on to the Washington Monument.
At the conclusion of the march, participants can walk to a downtown rally, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Other ‘No Kings’ rallies in the DMV
Dig deeper:
In addition to the main rally in downtown D.C., several other demonstrations tied to “No Kings 3” are scheduled around the DMV this Saturday.
In Arlington, Virginia, activists are organizing a march across the Memorial Bridge beginning at 10 a.m., with protesters expected to continue into West Potomac Park before joining larger crowds in the District proper, for example.
There are hundreds of “No Kings” events scheduled to take place this Saturday throughout the DMV. You can click here to find a list of all of them.
How to watch No Kings march and rally in DC
What you can do:
FOX 5 DC will be covering No Kings in D.C. all day on FOX LOCAL and in the liveplayer at the top of this story.
FOX 5 DC is available to watch for free on Roku, Amazon FireTV, Apple TV, Google Android TV and Vizio with the FOX LOCAL app. Here’s how to download FOX LOCAL on your mobile phone.
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‘Strong smell’ shuts down flights at major DC-area airports for the second time this month
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A reported “strong smell” at a key air traffic control center disrupted flights Friday evening at major airports across the Washington, D.C., region for the second time in two weeks.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC), the agency told FOX Business in an email.
The FAA said the disruptions were due to a “strong smell” at the Potomac Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) center, which manages airspace in the region.
GROUND STOP LIFTED AT MAJOR DC-AREA AIRPORTS AFTER CHEMICAL ODOR DISRUPTS AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
An FAA air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va. (Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
It was not immediately clear what caused the smell.
Ground stops at Dulles, Reagan National and BWI remained in effect until around 8 p.m. ET before being lifted, according to the FAA’s website.
NEWARK AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS LOST RADAR, RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WITH PLANES FOR OVER A MINUTE, SPARKING CHAOS
The FAA said the disruption was due to a “strong smell” at the Potomac Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) center. (Flightradar24)
As of 8:30 p.m., Reagan National was experiencing ground delays, while BWI continued to see departure delays.
Earlier this month, a ground stop was similarly issued at several airports in the Washington, D.C., region after a chemical odor was detected at the TRACON center.
FATAL LAGUARDIA COLLISION RENEWS FOCUS ON RUNWAY INCURSION RISKS ACROSS US
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy speaks at a news conference at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images / Getty Images)
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The temporary ground stop March 13 similarly affected DCA, IAD, BWI and RIC, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at the time.
Duffy said the smell came from an overheated circuit board, which has since been replaced.
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