Dozens arrested in New York as protesters urge senators to block Israel arms sales

Police in New York arrested nearly 100 protesters outside the Manhattan offices of Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, demanding an end to US weapons sales to Israel. The demonstration, led by Jewish Voice for Peace, drew a diverse crowd including Palestinian, Iranian and Lebanese New Yorkers. After blocking Third Avenue for nearly an hour while chanting "free Palestine" and "fund people, not bombs," police moved in to make arrests. Among those detained were whistleblower Chelsea Manning, actor Hari Nef and New York City Council Member Alexa Aviles. The protest focused on Senate resolutions to block more than $600m in weapons sales to Israel. Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reported from New York. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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