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Pro-Palestinian protesters hold placards and chant slogans such as 'Free, free Palestine' in front of the White House, in Washington, DC demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an arm embargo on Isreal. IMAGES
Hundreds gather under the rain in Washington, DC, at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in front of the White House. Israel pummelled northern Gaza with fresh air strikes on Saturday, one week on from Hamas' deadly attack, as it urges Palestinians to flee the area before an expected ground offensive against Hamas commanders. IMAGES
Hardline supporters of US President Donald Trump rally outside the White House, by the Washington Monument, in DC to pressure Congress into rejecting Democrat Joe Biden's victory certification. President Trump is set to address the crowd later Wednesday. IMAGES
The White House releases its proposal for the future borders of Israeli and Palestinian states as part of US President Donald Trump's controversial peace plan. The map provided by the White House shows the West Bank area containing some 15 Israeli settlements, connected to the Gaza Strip area by only a tunnel. SOUNDBITE
The White House says that President Joe Biden opposes "unilateral recognition" of a Palestinian state, after moves by Spain, Ireland and Norway. SOUNDBITE
Security is tight as pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside the venue of the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner where President Joe Biden will make what is a traditionally lighthearted address amid protests and boycott calls over the conflict in Gaza. IMAGES