Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from a pro-Israel rally taking place in Washington, DC.
Thousands are expected to gather for a rally organized by the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. The event, aimed at showing solidarity with Israel and calling for the release of hostages taken by Hamas amid the deepening conflict in Gaza.
The rally, anticipating around 100,000 attendees according to a permit from the National Park Service, is a significant mobilization of support for Israel following a series of pro-Palestine protests. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and the DC police, expecting tens of thousands, have even requested assistance from the National Guard for traffic safety.
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