Massive 'March for Israel' Rally Draws Thousands in Washington DC

Thousands of Israel supporters gathered in Washington for the "March for Israel" rally, organized by the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. The rally aimed to show support for Israel's military campaign against Hamas, demand the release of hostages held in Gaza, and condemn the rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide. The march comes as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its sixth week, with the Israeli military gaining control of key Hamas buildings. Antisemitic incidents in the US have spiked since the war began, and the Department of Homeland Security has designated the march as a high-risk security event. The Biden administration is pushing for a postwar plan that would allow the Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retain control.