Capitol Police had to resort to using pepper spray to handle the ‘violent‘ situation outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s congressional address.

🚨 #BREAKING: Police in riot gear are fighting with THOUSANDS of protestors that are approaching the U.S. Capitol pic.twitter.com/odygrbw7bC

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More footage from outside of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as violent protests are ongoing with protesters attacking police officers.pic.twitter.com/z3qsoaC6ZW

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The dramatic scene unfolded as up to 10,000 protestors marched on Capitol Hill, demanding an end to the fighting in Gaza.

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As the protests escalated, over 200 New York City Police Department officers were dispatched to assist the dwindling U.S. Capitol Police force.

A Hamas Flag can be seen amongst the Crowd that is currently Marching towards the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. pic.twitter.com/b6pPvttEY2

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The chaotic scene prompted Capitol Police to describe the events as ‘violent,’ leading to the deployment of pepper spray to maintain control.

Five people in the House Gallery just disrupted the Address during the Joint Meeting. All of them were immediately removed from the Gallery and arrested. Disrupting the Congress and demonstrating in the Congressional Buildings is against the law.

— The U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) July 24, 2024

Amidst the chaos, reports emerged of protestors infiltrating the hotel where Netanyahu was staying, leaving maggots and insects strewn about the premises.

BREAKING: Maggots released on Netanyahu’s table at the Watergate Hotel, as well as fire alarms set off to disturb his sleep the night before his visit to Congresspic.twitter.com/8m58HKLIm8

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Despite these disruptions, Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Joe Biden, Vice President Harris, and former President Donald Trump during his trip to the United States.