National March on Washington: Free Palestine
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| Date | November 4, 2023 |
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| Venue | National Mall |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Cause | Response to 2023 Israel–Hamas war |
| Participants | Tens of thousands |
The National March on Washington: Free Palestine was a demonstration held on November 4, 2023, at the National Mall, in Washington, D.C. The event was held in conjunction with similar protests across the United States and internationally. Sponsors of the march included the American Muslim Alliance, the National Students for Justice in Palestine, the Palestine Right to Return Coalition, and the Palestinian youth movement. The event was endorsed by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and the Palestinian American Council. Speakers included Mohammed el-Kurd and Noura Erakat.[1]
Tens of thousands of people participated.[2] According to Reuters, the demonstration was among the largest pro-Palestinian gatherings in the United States.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Helmore, Edward (2023-11-04). "'No ceasefire, no votes': tens of thousands attend pro-Palestinian rally in Washington DC". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ https://www.npr.org/2023/11/04/1210669096/palestine-march-washington-dc-cease-fire-israel-protest-gaza
- ^ "Pro-Palestinian protesters oppose Biden war policy in Washington". Reuters. 2023-11-05. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
External links
Media related to March on Washington, D.C. to Free Palestine (November 4, 2023) at Wikimedia Commons
