Thousands Rallied On The National Mall In Support Of Israel. Here’s What They Had To Say

This afternoon thousands of people rallied on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to support Israel in the month after a surprise attack from Hamas militants killed approximately 1,200 people and took over 200 others hostage, many of whom are still captive.

In response, Israel has launched a siege and airstrike campaign against Hamas in Gaza that has killed at least 10,000 Palestinians – most of them women and children. The country has since faced criticism from humanitarian groups and world leaders, along with calls for a ceasefire. However, Israel has rejected the idea until all of its hostages are freed.

In a show of solidarity with Israel, several groups (including the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington) organized the march to demand the release of the hostages and to push back on antisemitism, which is reportedly on the rise.

The pro-Israel march drew participants from around the country and the D.C. region, starting with an early morning minyan outside of the White House to share their gratitude with the U.S. and to pray for the people of Israel.