Jewish individuals advocating for Palestinian rights gathered at the Cannon House Office Building near the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday. They demanded an immediate halt to military exports and a ceasefire within Gaza. This demonstration occurred shortly before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to speak with members of Congress. The authorities reportedly intervened by detaining participants inside the building's central chamber.
The Jewish Voice for Peace organization issued an announcement on social media, stating: 'One day before Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses a joint session of Congress and ahead of his meeting with President Biden, we're calling for immediate arms restrictions.'
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