Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Washington, D.C. on Saturday to call for an end to Israel's bombardment of Gaza and protest the Biden administration's support of Israel. While most of the protests were peaceful, some individuals took the opportunity to deface several buildings across the city. The Executive Mansion gate was vandalized with red paint, leaving blood-like handprints on the white brick. Messages such as "Death to Israel" and "Glory 2 the Martyrs" were also sprayed on buildings near the Israeli embassy.

The Israeli embassy to the United States shared images of the graffiti on social media, expressing outrage and questioning the lack of response to these "violent antisemitic" acts. The Metropolitan Police Department reported that only one adult male was arrested during the march, and they are currently investigating acts of vandalism that damaged the McPherson Square Metro Station and police vehicles.

In addition to vandalizing buildings, protesters defaced multiple statues in downtown Washington and climbed the fence of the White House. The demonstrations were part of a larger series of pro-Palestinian marches across the United States, highlighting the ongoing conflict and calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

The protests have amplified the debate over the situation in Gaza, with calls for humanitarian aid and the release of hostages. However, the demonstrations also raise questions about the appropriate boundaries of peaceful protest and the need to prevent acts of vandalism and property damage.