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Protesters Arrested In DC Sit-In Against Gaza War

Demonstrators protest against the military policies of Israel a day before a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu who will address a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, in the Cannon House Of

Protesters against the Gaza war gathered at a congressional office building on Tuesday in anticipation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming address to Congress. The demonstration, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, saw protesters wearing red T-shirts with the message 'Not In Our Name' taking over the Rotunda of the Cannon Building. Chanting 'Let Gaza Live!' the demonstrators made their voices heard.

After a period of clapping and chanting, U.S. Capitol Police intervened, issuing warnings before proceeding to arrest multiple protesters. The protesters, including individuals with personal connections to the Holocaust, expressed their opposition to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and called for an immediate cessation of arms shipments to Israel.

The protest activity surrounding Netanyahu's visit to the U.S. has been met with both condemnation of Israel and calls for a cease-fire deal. Families of hostages held by Hamas planned a vigil on the National Mall, while various demonstrations are scheduled for Wednesday, coinciding with Netanyahu's address to Congress.

U.S. Capitol Police arrest multiple protesters after warnings.
Protesters wear 'Not In Our Name' shirts in Cannon Building Rotunda.
Demonstrators chant 'Let Gaza Live!' opposing ongoing conflict.
Families of Hamas hostages plan vigil on National Mall.
Security heightened with road closures around Capitol building.

Security measures have been heightened around the Capitol building, with road closures in effect for the week. President Joe Biden is set to meet with Netanyahu on Thursday, with Vice President Kamala Harris also scheduled for a separate meeting. Notably, Harris will be absent during Netanyahu's address to Congress due to a prior commitment in Indianapolis.

Former President Donald Trump announced plans to meet with Netanyahu on Friday, underscoring the significance of the diplomatic engagements surrounding the Israeli leader's visit to the United States.

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