Did you see what happened last night in our nation’s capital?
The scenes were horrifying: Around 200 anti-Israel rioters fighting police and trying to intimidate pro-Israel members of Congress.
Pro-Israel Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) said he had to be “evacuated from [Democratic party headquarters] after pro-terrorist, anti-Israel protestors grew violent, pepper spraying police officers and attempting to break into the building.”
This violence and intimidation are unacceptable. Anti-Israel agitators are threatening our elected officials over their support for Israel.
Capital police officers were assaulted and pepper sprayed. Congress was forced to lock down. A female officer was punched in the face. In a statement, the United States Capital Police said, “We have handled hundreds of peaceful protests, but last night’s group was not peaceful.”
Just the day before, nearly 300,000 pro-Israel Americans gathered in Washington D.C. to show their support for Israel – and there was no violence, no attacks on police, no intimidation.
The difference between those who stand with Israel and those who support its enemies could not be clearer.
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