Netanyahu protesters unleash maggots and crickets at Watergate hotel: report
Protesters unleashed maggots, crickets and mealworms at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is staying.
A video posted on Instagram by the Palestinian Youth Movement and its DMV chapter showed swarms of insects with the caption: "BON APPETIT!! MAGGOTS REPORTEDLY RELEASED ON THE CRIMINAL ZIONIST’S WAR TABLE!"
"Protestors reportedly manufactured chaos at the Watergate Hotel last night so that Netanyahu, Israeli Mossad agents, and the Secret Service had no peace as they continue to terrorize our people."
Mealworms and maggots were reportedly left on banquet tables while crickets were released on multiple floors. In the video, fire alarms blared.
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The Washington Post reported that an official familiar with the situation said the video appeared to be authentic.
“The Watergate facility has an expansive footprint and remains open for businesses, residences and guests,” Abel Trevino, a public safety spokesperson for Netanyahu’s visit, told the Post. “At no time was there any threat to our protectees.”
The hotel confirmed to the Post that it was aware of the video and of an "unfortunate incident" at the property on Tuesday.