Protestors are expected to gather at Freedom Plaza to call for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Hamas War, an end to U.S. funding for Israel, and more.

For more than 10 years, the Jerusalem Youth Chorus has brought Palestinian and Israeli youth together in song and peace-building.

Some local Black activists forged connections with Palestinian activists during 2020 racial justice protests. They see a shared a struggle when looking at both their histories and modern-day experiences.

In a show of solidarity with Israel, several groups organized the march to demand the release of the hostages and to push back on antisemitism.

Some local attendees called it “the human rights catastrophe of our generation.”

Two Maryland residents whose family members were killed in Gaza face communication blackouts and poor connections as they try to receive news from loved ones.

Many in the D.C. region have not been spared from the conflict in Israel and Palestine. Some are turning to local institutions for understanding.

Chefs Jinan Deena of Bayti and Marcelle G. Afram of Shababi say they plan on organizing more events for Palestinian refugees in the coming days.

For many in the Jewish community, the past few days have led to further divisions, even among families, said one attendee.