About 300 pleading for ceasefire were arrested on Capitol Hill, organizers say
Thursday, 19 October 2023 Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Washington to demand a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, resulting in around 300 arrests and restricted access to Capitol Hill. The rally, organized by Jewish anti-Zionist groups, included testimonials from Palestinians in Gaza and prayers led by rabbis. Protesters chanted for a cease-fire and sang in Hebrew and English. Demonstrations are not allowed inside congressional buildings, and the Capitol Police arrested around 300 protesters.
Israel Rejects Ceasefire, , Vowing War Against Hamas , Will Continue.
On October 30, Israel's Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for a ceasefire, stating
that the war will continue..
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Over 300 people were arrested for an illegal demonstration in a congressional office building, advocating for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. They wore... IndiaTimes
Thursday, 19 October 2023
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