Protesters Disrupt California Legislature Opening Day Over Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Demands
• Hundreds of protesters calling for Israel-Hamas cease-fire disrupt first day of California legislative session, forcing adjournment • Protesters sang and chanted in chamber, unfurled banners demanding "Let Gaza live" • Action organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, IfNotNow, Jewish Anti-Zionist Network to pressure US policy on Israel • Protesters have previously disrupted other California political events over Gaza conflict • Legislature faces major issues this session including budget deficit, governing AI technology