Thousands descend on Washington to protest war in Gaza ahead of Netanyahu’s speech to Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protesters condemning Israel’s war in Gaza descended on Washington on Wednesday, chanting “Free, Free Palestine” as some tried to block streets ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress.

Carrying signs with messages such as “arrest Netanyahu” and “end all U.S. aid to Israel,” hundreds of the demonstrators began marching toward the Capitol to call for an end to the war that has killed more than 39,000 Palestinians. Organizers said...