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90 Arrested in NYC Protests Against U.S. Military Aid to Israel

4/16/2026

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Manning Joins Protests

Protests in New York City on April 13 led to the detention of around 90 demonstrators, including Chelsea Manning, the whistleblower.
Groups such as Jewish Voice for Peace organized the protests and demanded end to United States (U.S.) military support for Israel amid Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran actions.
Chants included "stop the bombs" and "let Gaza live."
The U.S. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on protests has faced legal challenges.

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Sanders Challenges Arms Sales

Senator Bernard Sanders (I-Vt.) plans to force Senate votes blocking $500 million in arms sales to Israel over Lebanon and Gaza actions.
He says U.S. taxpayer money funds the Netanyahu government, which he calls racist.
Advocacy groups J Street and Jewish Voice for Peace back the resolutions.
The measures face hurdles in the Republican-controlled Senate, and Democrats face pressure to reconsider amid rising public discontent.

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Historical Context

Since 1976, the U.S. has provided Israel with $2.2 billion annually in military aid, shaping Middle Eastern geopolitics and fueling tensions in Gaza and Lebanon. Recent protests by Jewish Voice for Peace reflect growing dissent against this support, echoing historical opposition to military funding. As Senator Bernie Sanders challenges $500 million in arms sales, the implications for U.S. foreign policy are significant.

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Manning Joins Protests

Protests in New York City on April 13 led to the detention of around 90 demonstrators, including Chelsea Manning, the whistleblower.
Groups such as Jewish Voice for Peace organized the protests and demanded end to United States (U.S.) military support for Israel amid Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran actions.
Chants included "stop the bombs" and "let Gaza live."
The U.S. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on protests has faced legal challenges.

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