Posted 12/19/2023, 6:44:33 PM
60 Protesters Arrested at U.S. Capitol While Urging Ceasefire in Gaza Conflict
- 60 anti-Israel protesters arrested inside Capitol Rotunda demanding ceasefire in Gaza war
- Protesters scattered children's shoes to symbolize young Palestinians killed in the conflict
- Demonstrators demanded Congress drop $110 billion aid package to Israel under negotiation
- Biden facing pressure from progressives to call for ceasefire as Palestinian casualties mount
- Possible bipartisan Senate deal could link Ukraine & Israel aid to new border security provisions