'We as American Jews believe that 'never again' means never again for anyone, and that includes Palestinians,' said Jewish Voice for Peace.
As the Biden administration's intent to silence dissent against the United States' backing of the Israel Defense Forces' onslaught in Gaza became increasingly clear Friday night, at least 80 Jewish Americans and other supporters of Palestinians' human rights were arrested for protesting outside the homes and offices of a number of Democratic lawmakers, where they demanded the U.S. government join growing calls for a cease-fire.The U.S.
'Thousands of people gathered at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn and marched to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's home, where they blocked the road. Approximately 60 people were 'dragged away by police,' JVP said.New York state Assemblymembers Zohran Mamdani and Marcela Mitaynes were among those arrested. Fifteen people padlocked their arms together in front of Rep. Nancy Pelosi's office in San Francisco.
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