In a series of demonstrations, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters converged in Chicago, blocking key exit ramps from the Kennedy Expressway and marching against perceived genocide, with around 7,500 participants advocating for Gaza. Meanwhile, students in Washington are organizing walkouts to mark the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Chicago peace groups are also urging state officials to divest from entities contributing to violence. In response to ongoing unrest, police have intensified security measures at local places of worship.