Protesters Rally at U.S. Capitol, Urging Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflict

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, dozens of protesters gathered in the U.S. Capitol, specifically in the rotunda of the Cannon House building, to call for an immediate ceasefire. The demonstration, marked by chants of "ceasefire now!" and participants donning shirts that read "Jews Say Cease Fire Now," took place against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East. The protest aimed to draw attention to the human toll of the conflict, following the recent bombing of a hospital in Gaza. However, the peaceful demonstration has also seen a few arrests as police maintain a watchful presence.

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