Protests and Walkouts Shake Congress as Emotions Run High

A group of veterans from the About Face veterans group were arrested for protesting in Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office, demanding a meeting and calling for an end to the siege on Gaza and a ceasefire. The group criticized lawmakers for not supporting a ceasefire and emphasized that the arrests occurred just days before Veterans Day. Protests have been taking place in Washington, D.C., and the Capitol to urge lawmakers to demand Israel accept a ceasefire. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of Palestinians killed and limited access to food and water in Gaza.