Pro-Palestinian rioters outside WH hurl objects at officers as ‘non-essential’ staff are reportedly evacuated

Anti-Israel protesters and rioters gathered outside the White House on Saturday evening, with some demonstrators damaging safety fencing and hurling objects at police.

The demonstrators have been heard chanting “Ceasefire Now” and “Free, Free Palestine,” with many waving Palestinian flags. “Yemen, Yemen make us proud / Turn one other ship round,” was additionally recited at the demonstration, hours after strikes have been launched towards the Houthis in Yemen.

The U.S. Secret Service informed Fox News Digital that some fences have been broken outside the White House, and that staff members and journalists have been “relocated” as a consequence.

“During the demonstration near the White House complex Jan. 13, a portion of the anti-scale fencing that was erected for the event sustained temporary damage,” the assertion learn. “The issues were promptly repaired on site by U.S. Secret Service support teams.”

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A banner throughout the March on Washington for Gaza rally in entrance of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg by way of Getty Images)

“As a precaution, some members of the media and staff in proximity to Pennsylvania Avenue were temporarily relocated while the issue was being addressed,” the assertion continued. “The Secret Service made no arrests associated with the march and there was no property damage to the White House or adjacent buildings.”

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela A. Smith blasted unlawful habits from protesters in a press launch on Saturday evening.

“The right to peacefully protest is one of the cornerstones of our democracy, and the Metropolitan Police Department has long supported those who visit our city to demonstrate safely,” Smith’s assertion learn. “However, violence, destructive behavior, and criminal activities are not tolerated.”

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Police preserve guard behind particular riot limitations positioned close to the White House throughout the “March on Washington for Gaza” in Washington, DC, on January 13, 2024.  (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP by way of Getty Images)

The police chief added that some officers have been assaulted by the demonstrators in Lafayette Park.

“While a majority of today’s demonstration remained peaceful, there were instances of illegal and destructive behavior in Lafayette Park, including items being thrown at our officers,” Smith defined. “We are supporting our partners at the United States Park Police as they investigate and hold those found responsible accountable for their actions.”

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators throughout the March on Washington for Gaza rally in entrance of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.  (Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg by way of Getty Images)

Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for remark.