WASHINGTON – “There’s only one solution – intifada, revolution,” chanted May Day March protesters on Wednesday.
Organized by the Washington DC branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), this year’s event aimed to unify workers and students in advocating for a liberated Palestine.
The protesters first met in Franklin Park, in front of the Washington Post building, where, among other topics, they discussed the media coverage of the Israel-Palestine war and the pro-Palestinian protests. “Every time the media lies, the neighborhood in Gaza dies,” the crowd chanted.
The protesters then marched to the encampment at George Washington University to “stand arm in arm with students nationally taking a stand against U.S.-Israeli genocide in Gaza,” as PSL wrote in a statement on Instagram. According to PSL, students and their willingness to struggle for a “Free Palestine” are the driving force of the resistance movement.
Earlier that day, a group of Republicans from the U.S. House Oversight Committee visited the pro-Palestinian encampment at George Washington University Wednesday, calling on D.C. police to remove the student demonstrators who plan to continue the encampment on Thursday.
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The march began in Franklin Park, in front of the Washington Post building. (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
Party for Socialism and Liberation organized a march to unify workers and students in advocating for a “Free Palestine.” (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
People gathered with posters and custom signs in support of Palestinians. (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
The participant finishes her sign as the first speeches of the protest begin. (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
Protesters chant, “From DC to Palestine, occupation is a crime,” and “From Palestine to Sudan, liberation is a plan.” (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
Protesters wear kufiyas and display Palestinian flags. (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
A protester holds a sign, “Jews for Palestine.” (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
(Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
While march participants line up, protesters chant, “Israel bombs, USA pay. How many kids did you kill today?” (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
During the march, participants find creative ways to make noise. A woman claps with a pan and a spatula. (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
Protesters chant, “Resistance is justified when people are occupied.” (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
The march reaches the George Washington University encampment, and two groups of protesters come together. (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
A protester waves a Palestinian flag while organizers invite participants to return on Thursday morning. (Sophia Didinova/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)
