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Mass Arrests in NYC
Nearly 100 protesters were arrested in New York City during a demonstration organized by Jewish Voice for Peace.
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Among those detained were Chelsea Manning, Hari Nef, and New York City Council Member Alexa Avilés.
The crowd initially attempted a sit-in inside the Manhattan offices of Schumer and Gillibrand but were blocked by security.
Protesters then stopped traffic outside, chanting 'fund people, not bombs' as they were arrested.
The demonstration focused on resolutions introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders that could block the arms sale.
Schumer and Gillibrand did not endorse the Sanders resolutions.
Growing Opposition
The protest came as Israel faced increasing criticism from several Americans.
A Pew Research Center poll revealed that 60 percent of Americans hold an unfavorable view of Israel.
Chelsea Manning asserted that the cruelties of war are not inevitable.
She called on Schumer and Gillibrand to follow the will of New Yorkers.
The protest also addressed the broader U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Israel's attacks in Lebanon.
The demonstration highlighted the growing divide within the Democratic Party.
Regional Conflict
The protest occurred amid a broader regional conflict triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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The IRGC launched over 100 waves of missile and drone operations against key US and Israeli targets.
A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire went into effect but negotiations failed to reach a deal.
The US started a naval blockade against Iranian ports on April 13.
The Trump administration cracked down on anti-war protests.
New York City was at the heart of pro-Palestinian protests in 2024.
