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Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel
Jewish Voice for Peace led the sit-in to back Bernie Sanders’ resolutions that would block more than $600 million in bombs to Israel.
- On Monday, Police in New York City detained dozens of demonstrators protesting military aid to Israel, including former Army soldier and WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning.
- Participants gathered near the offices of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chanting "stop the bombs" and "free Palestine" to demand an end to arms sales.
- The New York City Police Department reported "multiple" arrests, while Jewish Voice estimated around 90 people were detained after crowds blocked a major roadway.
- Officers moved in to detain individuals after demonstrators refused orders to disperse, reflecting a broader wave of protests across several City locations in recent months.
- President Donald Trump's administration has attempted to curb such demonstrations by threatening university funding and deporting foreign students, though these efforts have faced significant judicial obstacles.
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