During President Biden’s speech at Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, South Carolina, a venue tragically known for the 2015 white supremacist shooting, protesters interrupted, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. As Biden discussed the assault on truth in America, voices from the crowd demanded he honor the lives lost in Palestine and chanted for an immediate cease-fire. The president stood silently as demonstrators were escorted out, with his supporters countering with chants of “four more years.”
Acknowledging the protesters’ passion, Biden noted his ongoing quiet efforts with the Israeli government to de-escalate the situation in Gaza. Amid these interruptions, a supporter commended Biden’s understanding nature, eliciting applause from the audience.
These protests are part of a series Biden has faced on recent trips, amid tensions following Hamas’s Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, which killed over 1,000 Israelis. Left-wing pressure on Biden has intensified, urging a cease-fire in Gaza as Israeli military actions have resulted in thousands of Palestinian casualties. The White House, however, has resisted these calls, arguing a cease-fire would allow Hamas to regroup. Instead, the administration has pressed Israel to reduce civilian impacts and shift to more targeted military operations.
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