More than 300 are arrested in a Capitol Hill protest urging a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war

More than 300 individuals were apprehended for participating in an unauthorized demonstration, and three individuals faced charges for assaulting law enforcement officers during a protest that took place on Capitol Hill. The demonstrators, primarily from Jewish advocacy groups such as Jewish Voice for Peace and If Not Now, entered a congressional office building. They wore shirts bearing the message “Jews say cease fire now” and chanted slogans like “let Gaza live” and “not in my name” before being detained by Capitol Police.

It’s important to note that demonstrations are not permitted inside Capitol buildings, and prior to the arrests, law enforcement officials issued warnings to the crowd gathered in the rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building.

The 305 individuals arrested for participating in the unauthorized demonstration were subsequently released, while those charged with assaulting law enforcement officers remained in custody pending a court appearance.

Some members of Congress with liberal leanings have been advocating for a resolution regarding the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, citing concerns about Israeli military actions impacting civilians in Gaza.

It should be clarified that the protesters were not inside the U.S. Capitol, despite certain inaccurate claims made on social media.

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