Syria/Iraq/Gaza unity rally faces off against pro-Israel rally
On the 8th of August, Syrians, Iraqis, and Palestinians gathered in front of the White House, holding funeral prayers for the people of all three countries to be followed by a rally and vigil. A pro-Israel protest also began to gather, and lots of cops were reported to be present.
5 sec rough clip from later in same Ustream video
Untold Carslyle Ustream video, almost 2 hours long complete
Video of the scene at 9PM, with some protesters STILL outside the White House
As this rally begins, US bombs are being dropped on ISIS positions in Iraq and the cease-fire in Gaza has broken down
Update noon 8-8: Protesters beginning to gather
Update 1:30PM: small numbers of pro-Israeli protesters showing up, ops and Park Rangers try to order pro-Gaza/Syria/Iraq protesters not to speak on the grass as it "violates the permit!" Are Muslims excluded from the 1st Amendment?
Update 2PM: "very heated" argument reported with the Zionists
Update 3PM: Pro-Israel protesters accuse pro-Gaza protesters of "killing your own children"
Update 9PM: Some protesters are still at the White House, protest pens are still in place (for tomorrow's "Day of Rage?"-and lots of "Israeli Propaganda" dropped by Park Police horses earlier is still on the street
Lining up for prayers-photo by "Harris from the Post"
Zionists and police barricades-photo by "Harris from the Post"
The scene at 3PM: Gaza/Syria/Iraq Unity protesters march around Lafayette Park while about 30 Zionists scream at them
Protest4Unity faces off with pro-Israel protesters at about 1:30PM-Photo by GlobalRevolution
Outside the White House at 9PM
