Thousands gathered in Washington this week to support Israel. The Israeli Consulate announced 290,000 people attended, while estimates show they were off by about 265,000. Still, support for Israel from elected officials was clear.
Several hundred people took over the rotunda inside the Oakland Federal Building on Monday and hundreds refused to leave. The protest, tied to the war in the Middle East, ended with arrests
On Tuesday, November 14, Israeli Defense Forces pushed to the gates of Gaza's largest hospital, Shifa, amid heavy fighting. President Biden called for hospitals to be protected, but has not urged a cease-fire. Hamas and Iran's regional proxies continue to attack Israel and the U.S.