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April 13, 2026
Dozens Arrested in Protest Against Bomb Sales to Israel
- Around 90 protesters were detained in New York City during a demonstration against U.S. arms sales to Israel, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace.
- Notable figures, including Chelsea Manning, were among those arrested as protesters chanted slogans like 'stop the bombs' and 'let Gaza live.'
- Senator Bernie Sanders continues to push resolutions to block the sale, gaining support from many Senate Democrats, but not from Schumer or Gillibrand.
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- Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to IsraelApr 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM · ABC News
- About 100 People Detained at N.Y.C. Protest Over Arms Sales to IsraelApr 13, 2026 at 11:26 PM · NYT
- Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to IsraelApr 14, 2026 at 3:19 AM · Reuters