Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:51am on 07 Oct 2024,Monday International
Thousands rallied across U.S. cities, including Washington, demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza war. A protestor in Washington set his arm on fire in a dramatic display of dissent against the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Bystanders and police quickly extinguished the flames. The protest came as the war reached the one-year mark on October 7, sparked by Hamas' attack on Israel, resulting in over 1,200 Israeli deaths and 41,800 Palestinian casualties. Demonstrators denounced U.S. support for Israel. "The U.S. government has performed the most evil atrocities," said organizer Zaid Khatib.
