Arrests Made as Protesters Demand Israel-Hamas Ceasefire at Capitol Hill

Protesters calling for an Israeli-Hamas ceasefire entered the Cannon House office building, resulting in several arrests by Capitol Police. The protest, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace and IfNotNow, urged Congress to take action towards a ceasefire. Progressives in Congress have increased pressure on President Biden to urge restraint from Israel as the death toll in Gaza rises. The protesters criticized Biden's handling of the conflict and his trip to Israel, while some Republican lawmakers criticized the message of the protesters.