Chelsea Manning Among Nearly 100 Arrested in Schumer Protest Over Israel
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.
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