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\nThe marchers called for the U.S. to back Israel in its war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which killed 1,200 <\/strong>Israelis last month.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n They also protested against a spike in antisemitism since Israel launched a war against Hamas.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Between Oct. 7 and Nov. 7, the Anti-Defamation League recorded 832 antisemitic incidents, a 316 percent<\/strong> increase.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nMarchers also held up signs calling for the release of the 239<\/strong> hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer<\/strong> (D-N.Y.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson<\/strong> (R-La.) app<\/a>eared at the march at the National Mall to show support for Israel.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe United States has always stood with Israel, and we will do everything to say that that never, ever changes,\u201d Schumer told the crowd.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nThe American Jewish Committee said on X<\/a>, formerly Twitter<\/a>, the Tuesday march attracted 300,000 supporters and was \u201cthe largest gathering of American Jews ever.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nOfficials bolstered security<\/strong> in the city ahead of the march, with the National Park Police, Metropolitan Police Department and National Guard all deployed to assist with security.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n But only a small group of counter-protesters showed up, including pro-Palestinian supporters who argued Israel is committing genocide and occupying Palestine territory.\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Actress Tovah Feldshuh delivered opening remarks at the rally, calling for a stand against \u201cglobal antisemitism.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \n\u201cAs we stand shoulder to shoulder we transform thousands of our yahrzeit candles into one supernova of light,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Read the full report here.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n