Thousands march in US for free Palestine

Americans of different backgrounds marched in downtown Philadelphia demanding a “free Palestine” and denouncing US support for Israel.

The protesters traveled from Rittenhouse Square and marched to Philadelphia City Hall as they chanted.

Rally organizers, the Philadelphia Free Palestine Coalition, describes itself as “a united socialist alliance of activist organizations and political parties, dedicated to advancing the cause of



Palestinian liberation from imperialism, settler colonialism and Zionism.”

Speakers outside the city hall called for “an end to Israel’s occupation and settlement activities,” and the creation of an independent state of Palestine.

Marchers called for a “free Palestine, from the river to the sea.” In March 2018, CNN fired political commentator Marc Lamont Hill after he used the same words during a speech at the UN.