D.C. Rally to Call for Release of Hostages in Gaza

Last month, protesters at a Baltimore City Hall rally called on local elected officials to demand the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. (FIle photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

This Sunday afternoon, Apr. 7, supporters of Israel from around the country will gather in the nation’s capital to mark the six-month anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks by marching for the release of the 134 people still being held by the terrorist organization.

The “March to Free the Hostages” will begin at 2:30 at the Washington Monument and culminate in a rally at the Lincoln Memorial. The program at the rally is still being planned.

Among the hostages held in Gaza is Ariel Bibas, 4.

Among the groups planning to attend is the Baltimore Israel Coalition, a consortium of organizations in the greater Baltimore area working to support Israel through education, advocacy and community building.

Other participating groups and organizations include the American Jewish Committee, the National Council of Jewish Women, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, the Embassy of Israel to the U.S., Hadassah: The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, StandWithUs, Christians United for Israel, Jewish Women International and Moishe House.

For information, visit gatherinunity.com or contact events@shalomdc.org

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