Thousand protest outside White House

Thousands have gathered opposite the White House, even though the president was out of town, to condemn US and Israeli policies in the Middle East.

Sun, 13 Aug, 2006 - 12:51

Thousands have gathered opposite the White House, even though the president was out of town, to condemn US and Israeli policies in the Middle East.

Speakers in Lafayette Park energised the mostly-Muslim crowd with chants and speeches condemning Israeli involvement in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories, US support for Israel and US involvement in Iraq.

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