Protests outside US Capitol ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's Congress speech - in pictures

  • A group of people hold signs and Palestinian flags on the day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress in Washington, on July 24, 2024. Reuters
    A group of people hold signs and Palestinian flags on the day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress in Washington, on July 24, 2024. Reuters
  • Mr Netanyahu's speech to Congress will test whether Democrats can sustain their newfound unity over Vice President Kamala Harris despite searing divisions over Middle East policy. Bloomberg
    Mr Netanyahu's speech to Congress will test whether Democrats can sustain their newfound unity over Vice President Kamala Harris despite searing divisions over Middle East policy. Bloomberg
  • Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather on the National Mall grounds with the US Capitol in view. Reuters
    Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather on the National Mall grounds with the US Capitol in view. Reuters
  • Thousands gathered in Washington to protest against Mr Netanyahu's visit to the Capitol. AFP
    Thousands gathered in Washington to protest against Mr Netanyahu's visit to the Capitol. AFP
  • People held signs calling for a ceasefire in the war in Gaza, and for the end of US aid to Israel. AFP
    People held signs calling for a ceasefire in the war in Gaza, and for the end of US aid to Israel. AFP
  • Ultra-orthodox Jewish people also participated in the pro-Palestinian protest near the US Capitol. AFP
    Ultra-orthodox Jewish people also participated in the pro-Palestinian protest near the US Capitol. AFP
  • Washington Metropolitan Police clear demonstrators from blocking traffic. AP
    Washington Metropolitan Police clear demonstrators from blocking traffic. AP
  • Jewish protesters pray to end the war in Gaza. EPA
    Jewish protesters pray to end the war in Gaza. EPA
  • Mr Netanyahu's address to a joint meeting of the US Congress comes amid a close US presidential election and as anger grows over Israel's actions in Gaza. EPA
    Mr Netanyahu's address to a joint meeting of the US Congress comes amid a close US presidential election and as anger grows over Israel's actions in Gaza. EPA