Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel
Whistle-blower Chelsea Manning was among those held in a protest led by the anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace
Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an end to US military support for its ally.
Demonstrators included anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace, which said around 90 people were detained. Among those detained was whistle-blower Chelsea Manning, a former US Army soldier and WikiLeaks source.
The New York City Police Department said there were “multiple” arrests but did not provide a number.
Clips from the protests showed a crowd gathering near the offices of US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his Democratic colleague, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
Protesters chanted slogans like “stop the bombs”, “end the killings” and “free Palestine” while expressing opposition to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Israel’s attacks in Lebanon and Israel’s assault on Gaza.
The protesters also chanted “let Gaza live”, “let Iran live” and “let Lebanon live”.