During a series of events that unfolded in Washington D.C., Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) vocally criticized pro-Palestinian protesters during a House Foreign Affairs hearing focused on the Houthis in Yemen and Iran. Sherman emphasized that a durable ceasefire is unattainable as long as Hamas remains in Gaza, accusing them of seeking to perpetuate violence against Israelis, particularly referencing the events of October 7th. Concurrently, pro-Palestinian demonstrations escalated, with protesters targeting the Israeli Embassy and various congressional offices, leading to heightened security measures including lockdowns and restricted access. The Capitol Police arrested several demonstrators inside the Cannon House Office Building, as reported by various news outlets. These incidents have sparked a broader debate on the U.S.'s stance regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict and the rights to protest, with demonstrators also connecting their cause to the struggle against the US deportation machine and demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Some lawmakers accused the protesters of having 'blood on their hands' after the protests interrupted the hearing.
Pro-Hamas rioters attempt to force their way into pro-Israel congressman's office - https://t.co/u632sv0P0F
House Democrat says there’s ‘blood on the hands’ of pro-Palestinian protesters during heated hearing https://t.co/GGaqmg1zbc https://t.co/GGaqmg1zbc
Roughly one dozen pro-Palestinian and migrant rights demonstrators demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war-torn Gaza Strip staged a die-in at a US congressional office building before they were quickly arrested https://t.co/02ecWWj3eF https://t.co/Xxg6In7eCL
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) says pro-Palestine demonstrators have "blood on their hands" after protests interrupt hearing https://t.co/6osjRhywyp https://t.co/VI4e6sjM0W
Capitol Police arrest pro-Palestinian demonstrators inside Cannon House Office Building https://t.co/9pgh0tca3c
#NOW in Washington DC inside Capitol Building, a pro-immigration group 'Make The Way New York' protesting and telling Congress: "the struggle against genocide in Palestine is connected to the struggle against the US deportation machine" https://t.co/Ldur8aI0ju
Colleague Tyler Olson rpts USCP now arresting pro-Palestinian protesters in the Cannon House Office Building
Pro-Hamas demonstrators are going office to office in the Halls of Congress antagonizing Members that #StandWithIsrael. After the Oct 7 attack, they illegally protested in the Cannon Rotunda—they’re here again. For safety we’re locked down, appts only. I stand with Israel 🇺🇸🇮🇱 https://t.co/PshmoTUebt
Pro Hamas protesters continually interrupted me during today’s House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. Haters gunna hate. https://t.co/RUjgGzB7Wf
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) shouts at pro-Palestinian protestors during House Foreign Affairs hearing on Houthis in Yemen: “We need to see Hamas leave Gaza… They've already declared they want to repeat October 7th again and again until the blood of Israelis flows again and again.” https://t.co/5S1aKL3IoG
A heated Rep. Sherman (D-CA) at House hearing on Iran/Houthis: “A durable ceasefire cannot exist if Hamas is there bc..they want to repeat Oct 7 again & again until the blood of Israelis flows again & again! THAT is the goal of Hamas & that is the goal of those who support Hamas” https://t.co/1KZgk3Kr9o
I see Stop The War's @STWuk pro-Hamas, pro-Palestine demonstration this Saturday ends up at the Israeli Embassy. Expect ugly scenes. https://t.co/3sHVscPOHS