Pro-Palestinian Protesters Demand Cease-Fire, Disrupt Senate Hearing

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken's testimony to a Senate committee, demanding a "cease-fire now" and accusing the U.S. of supporting a "massacre" in Gaza. The protesters, part of the activist group CODEPINK, raised their hands in the air and held up signs calling for the removal of all walls. The interruptions highlighted the challenges facing the Biden administration as it seeks congressional approval for a $106 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip. Blinken emphasized the U.S.'s support for Israel's military defense and the need for continued assistance to Ukraine to prevent further Russian aggression.