Thousands March in Protest of Gaza Strip Airstrike

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008  |  Updated 10:56 PM EST
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Thousands March in Protest of Gaza Strip Airstrike

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Hundreds of demonstrators gather in front of the U.S. State Department during to protest Israel's attacks on Gaza. Responding to continued rocket attacks by Hamas in Gaza, Israel has carried out air strikes for four days. According to the White House, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is leading intense diplomatic efforts to pressure a cease fire between Israel and Hamas.

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WASHINGTON -- Almost 3,000 protesters marched through D.C. streets Tuesday to show their opposition to Israel's airstrike in the Gaza Strip.

 
Activists first gathered in front of the State Department and then marched on Constitution Avenue and throughout downtown D.C. They waved Palestinian flags, held signs that read "Stop U.S. Aid to Israel" and yelled, "Free, free Palestine!"
 
The rally was organized in part by the D.C.-based Act Now to Stop War & End Racism Coalition. It was one of several demonstrations held Tuesday in about 28 states and 12 countries in opposition to the airstrike.

Posted Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009 - 4:32 AM EST
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