Summary
Nearly 100 people were arrested during a protest in New York City against a proposed U.S. weapons sale to Israel. The protest, which was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, aimed to pressure Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to oppose the sale.
Key Facts
- About 90 protesters were arrested during the demonstration.
- The protest took place at the Manhattan offices of Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.
- The protest was organized by the group Jewish Voice for Peace.
- The protesters opposed a U.S. plan to sell more than $600 million in weapons to Israel.
- Chelsea Manning, among others, was one of those arrested.
- Protesters blocked traffic outside after being denied entry to the building.
- The protest supported resolutions by Senator Bernie Sanders to block the arms sale.
- The resolution is in response to Israel's recent military actions in southern Lebanon and broader conflicts.
