In a tumultuous incident outside the White House, the Secret Service reported that staff members and journalists were temporarily relocated as pro-Palestinian demonstrators vigorously shook the security fence and threw objects at law enforcement officers on Saturday evening. The demonstration followed a nearby rally in support of a ceasefire in Israel’s conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
President Joe Biden was not present at the White House during the incident, having traveled to Camp David earlier that day. Despite his absence, a sizable crowd gathered outside the barriers, resulting in heightened tensions and clashes with law enforcement.
The Secret Service released a statement acknowledging the temporary disruption caused by the demonstrators. The statement mentioned that a portion of the anti-scale fencing, erected for the event, sustained temporary damage, but it was promptly repaired on-site by Secret Service support teams. As a precautionary measure, some media members and staff in proximity to Pennsylvania Avenue were relocated during the resolution of the issue.
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The Secret Service emphasized that no arrests were made in connection with the march, and there was no reported property damage to the White House or adjacent buildings.
Reports indicate that Lafayette Square, situated across from the White House, hosted a gathering of a few hundred people. According to eyewitnesses, at least one person attempted to scale the fence, while others sought to unhook sections of it before law enforcement intervened to reinforce the barrier.
Journalist Julio Rosas, who was on the scene, shared videos depicting individuals hitting and shaking the security fence. Rosas noted a moment when D.C. police and Secret Service agents had to swiftly respond to prevent a potential breach.
Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith addressed the situation in a statement, acknowledging the right to peaceful protest as a cornerstone of democracy. However, she underscored that violence, destructive behavior, and criminal activities would not be tolerated. While the majority of the demonstration remained peaceful, instances of illegal and destructive behavior in Lafayette Park, including items thrown at officers, prompted an investigation by the United States Park Police.
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