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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Interrupt Hawley at Washington D.C. Forum

The disruption underscored deep divisions over U.S. support for Israel during an Axios-hosted midterm election panel.

Senator Josh Hawley, a Missouri Republican, speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on April 09, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Demonstrators accused Hawley of backing a "war of starvation" and halted his interview.
  • Reporter Stef Kight urged the crowd to allow the discussion to proceed and then led Hawley off stage when shouting continued.
  • After a brief recess, Kight welcomed Hawley back to applause and he resumed the session with the remark, "Just another day in the Senate."
  • Activists, including Code Pink members, held signs reading "STOP STARVING GAZA" and "U.S. FUNDS GENOCIDE" to spotlight Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
  • The repeat disruptions reflect escalating clashes over U.S. policy in Gaza and underline the political stakes for lawmakers as the 2026 midterms approach.