Netanyahu Visits Washington, Protesters Gather Near White House

A group of demonstrators gathered near the White House on Thursday to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, D.C. The protest was organized by a coalition of pro‑Palestinian and human‑rights groups who opposed Netanyahu’s policies in the Middle East and his close ties with the U.S. administration.

The demonstrators, numbering several hundred, marched along Pennsylvania Avenue, holding signs that read “End the Occupation” and “Stop the War on Gaza.” They remained in the area for approximately two hours before dispersing after a brief exchange with police. Netanyahu, who arrived at the White House for a meeting with President Joe Biden, did not address the protest directly but his aides confirmed that the visit was part of a broader U.S.‑Israel security dialogue.

The demonstration underscored ongoing tensions between U.S. policy and domestic activism regarding the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict. While the protest did not result in any disruptions to the official visit, it highlighted the continued domestic debate over the U.S. role in the region.