“Shame on you’: Protesters insult Biden and Obama at fundraising gala. “Down with the USA!” was one of the slogans at the demonstration in front of the event building.

There, too, Palestine flags were waved and Pali scarves were worn. The hashtag #ShutItDown4Palestine has been mobilizing for demonstrations and actions in the USA for several months. A Gallup poll recently showed that 45 percent of the American population opposes Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.