US Capitol police arrest Jewish protestors demanding Gaza cease-fire outside senator's office

By Servet Gunerigok

WASHINGTON (AA) - US Capitol Police arrested Jewish activists Wednesday outside Senator Bernie Sanders' office, who were demanding a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.

The demonstrators, seated in front of the door, urged an immediate halt to hostilities in Gaza.

"Capitol Police are arresting American Jews & allies outside @BernieSanders office. Thousands are already dead, and Israeli officials are talking about leveling Gaza and forcing Palestinians into the desert, sacrificing Israeli hostages in the process," the American Jewish group. IfNotNow, wrote on X.

Video footage showed a Capitol police officer handcuffing demonstrators while others sat and chanted: "Cease-fire now."

They also held banners that read: "Let Gaz live" and "Free the hostages."