Nearly 100 Arrested in NYC Protest Over Israel Bomb Sale
New York City police arrested approximately 90 activists on April 13, 2026, during a protest calling on Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to block a $600 million sale of bombs to Israel. Organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, demonstrators including Chelsea Manning and actor Hari Nef blocked traffic after being barred from entering the senators' Manhattan offices. The protest highlighted mounting domestic opposition to U.S. military support for Israel's ongoing operations in Lebanon and Iran.
Date: April 13, 2026
Location: United States
Conflict: United States-Israel Weapons Support Protest
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Associated Press