Famous American businessman arrested in Senate for protest against the war in Gaza.
Ben Cohen arrested during protest
In the U.S. Senate, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, was arrested during a protest against the blockade of Gaza. He was charged with 'trespassing and obstruction.' According to 'Glavcom,' citing The Guardian.
Protest against the anti-vaccine position of the minister
Robert Kennedy Jr. addressed the committee on health, education, labor, and pensions, where a group of activists expressed their dissatisfaction with the minister's anti-vaccine position. Cohen intervened during the hearings and expressed his protest for Gaza. Video footage shared on social media shows him being escorted out of the committee room.
Congress is killing poor children in Gaza, buying bombs while kicking children off Medicaid in the U.S. Congress and senators need to lift the siege, allow food into Gaza, and provide aid to starving children.
Gaza is currently experiencing an 11-week blockade by Israel, complicating the supply of food, fuel, and medicine. Many residents are surviving on limited supplies of canned peas or dried beans. Food security experts warn of a 'critical risk of famine' in the region.
The Hamas group and the U.S. are currently in negotiations to cease hostilities and ensure humanitarian aid to Gaza.
This news highlights the global issue of the Gaza blockade and the humanitarian crisis in the region. The actions of activists and support from prominent figures like Ben Cohen emphasize the need for conflict resolution and humanitarian aid for the residents of Gaza.
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