Dozens of protesters rallied outside the Watergate Hotel in Washington DC on Monday evening to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States. On Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of demonstrators staged a flashmob-style protest in the Cannon Building, which houses offices of House of Representatives members. Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden and give a speech on Wednesday before a joint session of Congress.
The protesters made their presence known by projecting messages onto the hotel's exterior, including his face with the caption "Wanted arrest, Netanyahu." They also chanted slogans expressing their opposition to the Israeli leader.
Outside the Watergate Hotel in Washington DC.
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Organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, protesters wearing red T-shirts that read "Not In Our Name" took over the Cannon building, sitting on the floor, unfurling signs and chanting "Let Gaza Live!"
After about a half-hour of clapping and chanting, officers from the US Capitol Police issued several warnings, then began arresting protesters, binding their hands with zip ties and leading them away one by one.
