Protesters calling for ceasefire in Gaza arrested inside U.S. Capitol
Dozens of protesters unfurled a large banner and held up signs calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as they gathered inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Tuesday.
The incident happened while the demonstrators were on an official tour of the U.S. Capitol. Moments after they arrived beneath the dome of the Capitol they pulled out signs and started chanting “Ceasefire now.”
The group set out dozens of children’s shoes on the floor to symbolize the thousands of civilian casualties that have taken place since the war began between Israel and Hamas.
The protesters also called for taking down barriers along the U.S. southern border as Senate Democrats and Republicans continue to negotiate border and immigration policy changes in a $110 billion package of aid for Ukraine, Israel and other security priorities.
U.S. Capitol Police intervened and separated journalists from the demonstrators.
After approximately 20 minutes, the protesters had their arms zip-tied and were led out of the Rotunda by police without further incident.
