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Protesters Release Maggots, Mealworms, and Crickets at Watergate Hotel During Netanyahu's Visit

Jul 24, 2024, 08:10 PM

Protesters released maggots, mealworms, and crickets at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is staying during his visit. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, was part of a protest organized by the DC Palestinian Youth Movement. The hotel has since been sanitized, and the situation is now under control, according to a statement provided to The Hill. Social media videos and an Instagram post from Wednesday showed hundreds of pests crawling around the hotel. The Watergate Hotel acknowledged a break-in by unidentified protestors.