In Dallas, Texas, President Biden encountered a group of anti-Israel demonstrators outside his hotel on Thursday morning, expressing discontent with his administration’s policies toward the Gaza Strip.
The protesters, numbering a few dozen, called for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, the militant group controlling the Gaza territory. They voiced humanitarian concerns over Israel’s planned ground invasion of Rafah, a city on Gaza’s southern border.
Displaying signs reading “In November, we will remember,” some protesters hinted at withholding their votes for Biden in the next election if they perceive no change in the administration’s stance.
Chanting “If we don’t get no justice, you don’t get no sleep,” the demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and banged on pots to draw attention to their cause.
This demonstration is part of a series of anti-Israel protests that have targeted President Biden, with some signs labeling him as “Genocide Joe.” In a previous incident, protesters attempted to block the president’s path to Congress during his State of the Union address in March.
The opposition to the Biden administration’s Gaza policy appears to be predominantly from Democrats, with protest groups urging voters to express their discontent by choosing “uncommitted” on primary election ballots instead of supporting Biden. Notably, the president faced a significant number of “uncommitted” primary voters in states like Michigan and Minnesota.
While affirming Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas attacks, the Biden administration has expressed concerns about the potential civilian casualties resulting from an Israeli invasion of Rafah. The delicate balance between supporting Israel and minimizing civilian harm has been a recurring challenge for the White House amid the ongoing conflict.
