Activists supporting Palestine are preparing to organize a blockade of the White House complex in Washington, D.C. at the beginning of the week, demanding an immediate halt to the war in Gaza and an end to U.S. support for Israel. This has prompted authorities to implement additional security measures around the White House complex, including the erection of a fence. Advocacy groups and activists such as the women's movement "Code Pink" and the Council on American-Islamic Relations have indicated that demonstrations are planned for this Saturday, coinciding with the eighth month anniversary of the war in Gaza.
It is noteworthy that the United States has experienced months of protests calling for the cessation of the war, ranging from marches in Washington to sit-ins near the White House, as well as blockades of bridges and roads near train stations and airports in multiple cities and camps at various universities. A spokesperson for the U.S. Secret Service pointed out that in preparation for the events expected to take place at the beginning of the week in Washington D.C., where large crowds are likely to gather, additional safety measures have been implemented near the White House complex.
