Overview

• Hundreds of protesters, including many Jewish participants, were arrested near Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's home in Brooklyn and at other locations across the U.S.
• The demonstrations were part of a coordinated effort by Jewish Voice for Peace to highlight opposition to U.S. foreign aid going towards military support for Israel.
• Protesters in Seattle and New York used Passover's theme of liberation to draw parallels to the Palestinian cause, advocating for a cease-fire and an end to what they describe as genocide.
• Influential figures like Linda Sarsour and Naomi Klein spoke at the events, emphasizing the need for Jewish solidarity with Palestinians.
• The Senate approved a $95 billion foreign aid package, including significant military aid to Israel, shortly after the protests.