President Joe Biden was heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters who expressed disappointment with support for Israel in its war against Hamas.
On Tuesday, Biden was speaking at Everytown for Gun Safety’s annual training conference as he said, “It’s hard, but you’re making such a difference. The main reason I’m here is to say, and I mean this from the bottom of my heart…”
One protester shouted, “You’re complicit in genocide.”
The crowd then broke out in chants of “four more years!” and booed the hecklers.
Biden tried to quiet the crowd, saying, “Folks, it’s OK. Look, they care, innocent children have been lost.”
“They make a point.., come on now!” he added.
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Eventually someone else shouted, “Thank you for honoring gun violence survivors!”
Earlier this week, pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted Vice President Kamala Harris while she was giving a speech.
The moment came after Israel carried out a dramatic daytime raid on the Nuseirat camp in Gaza and rescued four hostages.
The operation has sparked criticism of Israel as Palestinian officials have claimed the raid led to the deaths of 247 people, without distinguishing between military or civilian casualties. Israeli officials have blamed Hamas for holding hostages in an area with a civilian population.
After news of the hostage rescue over the weekend, Biden put pressure on Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire.
