"Texans Unite in Solidarity with Palestine"

Thousands of Texans gathered at the state Capitol in Austin to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to U.S. and Texas aid to Israel. The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 10,000 people since the conflict began, with Gaza residents facing shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. While the Biden administration and Governor Greg Abbott have expressed support for Israel, some Democrats in the Texas Legislature have urged President Biden to call for a ceasefire. Protestors accused Biden of funding a "genocide" and called for his support in ending the conflict. The protest remained peaceful, with Texas Department of Public Safety officers ensuring safety and no interference with the Texas Book Festival.