Protester sprays 'Hamas is comin' on Christopher Columbus statue in Washington, D.C.

Jul 25, 2024 368

Graffiti was scrawled on monuments outside Union Station in Washington, DC, as protesters flooded the city on Wednesday, July 24. Footage captured by Caleb Condor shows graffiti on the Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain and the Freedom Bell late Wednesday afternoon.

The protests were prompted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to address Congress. Six people were arrested for unlawful conduct in the House Galleries, Capitol Police said. As a result of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit, road closures and parking restrictions have been in place for several days.

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SOURCE: https://www.wfaa.com

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