Over 40 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested in Senate Office Building
Protesters Demand Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War Amid Aid Package Negotiations
- Over 40 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
- The protesters scattered 'blood money' on the floor, wore shirts saying 'Stop Weapons Now' and 'Invest in Life', and chanted 'ceasefire now'.
- One protester climbed a statue in the atrium and was later arrested for resisting arrest.
- The protest was organized by several organizations including the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights and Jewish Voice for Peace.
- The protest comes as lawmakers are set to resume negotiations this week on an aid package that includes aid to both Israel and Ukraine.