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Anti-Israel protests surround Biden’s LA campaign fundraiser featuring Obama, George Clooney and Julia Roberts

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters descended on President Biden’s star-studded Los Angeles campaign fundraiser on Saturday night, where he’s expected to haul in a record-setting $28 million.

The demonstrators attempted to block the entrance and disrupt the ritzy event at the Peacock Theater in downtown LA.

Protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted “From the sea to the river, Palestine will live forever,” video posted on social media shows. Several of the protesters donned shirts that read “cease fire now” and “not in our name.”

Protesters demanded a ceasefire in Gaza at Biden’s campaign fundraising event Saturday. @ProtectGlendale/X
Anti-Israel protesters occupy Oympic Boulevard outside of LA Live as Biden holds his fundraiser inside the Peacock Theater on June 15, 2024. MediaNews Group via Getty Images

“Biden Biden you’re a liar, we demand a ceasefire,” others said, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.

The crowd reportedly swelled as guests filed in for the fundraiser, which featured President Barack Obama, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Jason Bateman, Jack Black, Kathryn Hahn, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more.

Dozens of police in riot gear formed a line to keep the protesters away from the theater.

Obama and other celebrities made appearances and Biden’s team was expecting to raise as much as $28 million. AP
Dozens of police in riot gear formed a line to keep the protesters away from the theater. MediaNews Group via Getty Images

LAPD confirmed to The Post that no arrests were made.

Biden is expected to raise a whopping $28 million for the big night as he stocks his coffers for the home stretch before the November election.

Tickets for the big night were sold from $250 to $500,000.

Dozens of police in riot gear formed a line to keep the protesters away from the theater. REUTERS
The crowd reportedly swelled as guests filed in for the fundraiser, which featured President Barack Obama, Julia Roberts, George Clooney and more. MediaNews Group via Getty Images
The fundraiser was held at the Peacock Theater in downtown LA. Shutterstock

Those willing to pay top dollar got front-row access, a photo-op with both presidents and an invite to the after-party.

The cash grab beats out his previous single night record after he raised $25 million during a similar blowout event in March with Obama and former President Bill Clinton at Radio City Music Hall.