Dozens Arrested in Senate Cafeteria Protest Demanding Gaza Ceasefire
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Dozens of anti-Israel protesters stormed a Senate office building cafeteria, chanting "Senate can’t eat until Gaza eats!" and causing it to shut down temporarily.
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Around 50 demonstrators were arrested by Capitol Police for illegally protesting inside the building. Groups like Christians for a Free Palestine and CodePink took credit.
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The same CodePink activists had earlier heckled Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a Senate hearing, though he stated there's no evidence Israel is committing genocide.
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The protesters sought to pressure Senators to support a Gaza ceasefire, restore Palestinian aid, and end U.S. military funding to Israel. Over 50 Christian leaders participated.
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The demonstration occurred after Congress returned from recess. Activists have repeatedly targeted Biden and Congress over the Israel-Hamas conflict.