Buses leave from Chicago area for D.C. pro-Palestinian demonstration
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. -- Thousands from all over the country are heading to Washington, D.C., for what is expected to be the largest demonstration since the start of the Israel-Hamas War â including dozens who boarded buses Friday night in Chicago.CBS 2's Charlie De Mar caught up Friday night with a large group from our area making the trip.In Bridgeview, two busloads of Palestinian supporters boarded for the roughly 12-hour drive to D.C.
'We are not going to sit silently and allow for them to take part in supporting Israel with this war,' said Ghada Morrar.A number of people aboard the busses headed to D.C. told De Mar they are hoping to get across that they are demanding a ceasefire, and an end to the United States supporting the Israeli government.'We're frustrated because our tax dollars are being used to fund this genocide,' said Husam Marajda.On Oct. 7, Hamas militants attacked Israel.
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