Capitol Police closed several roads in the area Wednesday afternoon, but they have since reopened. A spokesperson with Montgomery County said their officers helped with crowd management outside the buildings. Police departments from neighboring Fairfax County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, sent officers to assist. Within an hour, though, police announced the rotunda had been cleared and said they were continuing to process the arrests. The group behind the demonstration, Jewish Voice for Peace, describes itself as the "largest progressive Jewish anti-Zionist organization in the world."Īt 5 p.m., the group was still in the Cannon rotunda chanting "Free Palestine" and singing. News4's Walter Morris explains why people came from as far away as New England to be heard in the nation’s capital. Wednesday, more than three hours after the rally began inside the congressional office building. Capitol Police told NBC Washington about 6 p.m. "Close to 300" people were in custody, a spokesperson for U.S. Protesters, including rabbis, demonstrated from the main floor and from several balconies, singing, praying, holding signs and banners, and chanting "Ceasefire now!" Scores of them were clad in black T-shirts bearing the message, "Jews Say Ceasefire Now." However, demonstrations are not permitted inside congressional buildings, police say. House and Senate office buildings, including Cannon, are open to the public, but those who enter must go through security screenings. Capitol Police spokesperson told NBC News that officials believe everyone went through security and entered the Cannon House Office Building according to guidelines. House office building Wednesday afternoon have been arrested after demonstrating to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.Ī U.S.
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