Protesters burn American flag at Union Station and raise Palestinian one in its place – Washington Examiner
Roviding security at the scene, attempting to prevent the flags from being torn down. Some protesters could be seen holding Palestinian flags and chanting slogans against Israel.
The incident occurred during a protest against Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The protesters accused Israel of committing war crimes and called for an end to U.S. support for the Israeli government.
Union Station officials condemned the actions of the protesters, stating that the flag burning and replacement were unauthorized and against the law. The American flags were later replaced, and the situation was brought under control by law enforcement.
Authorities are investigating the incident and are seeking to identify those responsible for the flag burning and replacement. No arrests have been made at this time.
Protesters burn American flag at Union Station and raise Palestinian one in its place
Protesters tore down American flags Wednesday at Union Station in Washington, raising Palestinian ones in their places.
Three American flags fly at Union Station. Video on social media shows that all of them were torn down, with at least one rescued by police and one burned. Palestinian flags were raised in their places.
Video showed a group of police officers pushing their way to one of the flag poles to take care of one of the American flags, then retreating after it was retrieved. Several were arrested in the melee.
Some protesters sprayed graffiti on the statues around Union Station, including the phrase “Hamas is comin’.”
At 3:17 p.m., the United States Park Police announced that some in the crowd were engaging in “criminal activity,” adding that they were trying to contact event organizers to de-escalate the situation. Members of the public were advised to avoid the area.
The protest permit was soon after revoked, and everyone was ordered to leave the area. Pepper spray and other riot gear were deployed to clear the area.
One of the American flags torn down was set on fire. A man, later identified as a lawyer who works nearby, grabbed it from the fire and ran. He said he saw the flag burning and felt compelled to save it.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) denounced the spectacle, which was visible from his Senate office.
“I just took this picture from my Senate office,” he said. “Less than a mile from the U.S. Capitol, pro-Hamas protestors have taken down and burned AMERICAN FLAGS at Union Station to fly Palestinian flags. Absolutely SHAMEFUL.”
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