Capitol Police arrest 60 anti-Israel activists for illegally protesting inside rotunda

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  • 20 December, 2023
  • 06:18
Capitol Police arrest 60 anti-Israel activists for illegally protesting inside rotunda

Dozens of anti-Israel protesters were arrested after staging an illegal rally inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., an act led by activist Linda Sarsour, Report informs referring to Fox News.

Axios reported that roughly 60 protesters were arrested for holding a demonstration inside the US Capitol rotunda, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

Activists were seen holding signs that read, "Stop Arming Israel," as participants chanted, "Not another nickel, not another time, no more money for Israel’s crimes."

Capitol Police said in a statement that they were aware of a group’s potential plan to take a tour of the US Capitol Building on Tuesday and start a protest.