Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel

Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking ​of arms sales to Israel and an end to US ‌military support for its ally. Demonstrators included anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace, which said around 90 people were detained. Among those detained was whistleblower Chelsea Manning, a former ​US Army soldier and WikiLeaks source. The New York City Police Department ​said there were "multiple" arrests but did not provide a number. Clips ⁠from the protests showed a crowd gathering near the offices of ​US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his Democratic colleague, Senator Kirsten ​Gillibrand. Protesters chanted slogans like "stop the bombs," "end the killings", and "free Palestine" while expressing opposition to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Israel's attacks in Lebanon and Israel's assault on Gaza. The protesters also ​chanted "let Gaza live," "let Iran live", and "let Lebanon live." Also Read: Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade The US and Israel ​attacked Iran on February 28. Iran responded with its own strikes on Israel and ‌the Gulf ⁠states that host US bases. US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed thousands and displaced millions. President Donald Trump's administration has cracked down on protests by attempting to deport foreign students, threatening to freeze funding for universities where ​protests were held and ​ordering screening of ⁠immigrants' online comments. The crackdown has faced judicial obstacles. New York City was at the heart of pro-Palestinian protests ​in 2024. US military support for Israel has faced particular ​scrutiny from ⁠rights groups during Israel's genocide in Gaza that killed tens of thousands, caused a hunger crisis, and internally displaced Gaza's entire population.