Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Capitol, Demanding Israeli Ceasefire

Pro-Palestinian protestors gathered at the U.S. Capitol, demanding a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in the wake of the Gaza hospital bombing. The protestors, wearing shirts with slogans like ‘JEWS SAY CEASEFIRE NOW’ and ‘NOT IN OUR NAME,’ occupied the Cannon House Office Building’s rotunda, holding posters and making chants. Capitol Police made approximately 100 arrests as the protest grew louder and more disruptive, leading to restricted public access to the Capitol complex. The demonstrators expressed their concerns over the hospital bombing in Gaza, while some Democrats accused Israel of war crimes, a claim strongly denied by the Israeli Defense Force. President Biden announced a ceasefire package for Israel’s defense, emphasizing the need to bring back hostages held by Hamas and provide humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the West Bank.