Pro-Palestinian Protesters Interrupt Cory Booker's Speech, Demand Gaza Ceasefire

Booker affirms free speech rights amid passionate interruptions; activists demand ceasefire in month-long Israel-Hamas conflict, calling on Congress to halt aid to Israel.

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted Senator Cory Booker's speech at a rally in New Jersey, demanding a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
The protesters, who shouted 'ceasefire now' and 'free, free Palestine,' represent a growing public appeal for peace amidst the month-long war, which has seen the deaths of approximately 1,400 Israelis and thousands of Palestinians.
Cory Booker, despite being interrupted, welcomed the protest, emphasizing the rights to free speech and protest as fundamental elements of American democracy.
Liberal activist group Code Pink has also been heavily involved in pro-Palestinian protests, occupying the offices of numerous Democrats and organizing a demonstration of over 300,000 protesters in Washington D.C.
The Biden administration has maintained its support for Israel, a long-standing ally, but has called for a short 'pause' in attacks to provide humanitarian aid. Senator Booker is among those in agreement with this stance.