Posted 3/8/2024, 5:35:18 AM
Protesters Gather Outside Capitol Ahead of Biden Speech, Demand Changes to Israel Policy
- Protesters gather outside US Capitol ahead of Biden's State of the Union speech, demanding end to US aid to Israel and ceasefire in Gaza
- Organizers seek to block Biden's route to speech, say administration continues enabling "genocide" despite recent rhetorical shifts
- Biden expected to announce plan for temporary Gaza port to deliver more aid, but protesters dismiss it as "publicity stunt"
- Speakers say administration has "lost moral standing" and cannot ignore majority support for Palestinian rights
- As motorcade approaches, Biden takes alternate route to avoid confronting protesters on Pennsylvania Avenue