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Nearly 100 Arrested in New York Protest Against Israel Arms Deal

4/14/2026

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On April 12, 2026, in New York, nearly 100 protesters were arrested at a Jewish Voice for Peace-organized demonstration opposing a $600 million bomb sale to Israel.
The protest began as a sit-in at lawmakers' offices and shifted to blocking traffic after security intervened.
Notable arrests included Chelsea Manning and Hari Nef.

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Story summary

On April 12, 2026, in New York, nearly 100 protesters were arrested at a Jewish Voice for Peace-organized demonstration opposing a $600 million bomb sale to Israel.
The protest began as a sit-in at lawmakers' offices and shifted to blocking traffic after security intervened.
Notable arrests included Chelsea Manning and Hari Nef.