60 anti-Israel protesters arrested inside the Capitol Rotunda: Activists demanding a ceasefire in Gaza drop shoes for the Palestinian victims and are cuffed on the floor of Congress
- The anti-Israel protesters demanded that Congress drop 'Biden's deadly $106 billion deal in the Senate' – the massive aid package in the works
- “Stop funding violence against our communities,” read a large sign that protesters held aloft in the Capitol Rotunda
Protesters stormed the US Capitol on Tuesday demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, while Capitol Police made more than 60 arrests.
The anti-Israel demonstrators scattered children's shoes across the floor of the Capitol's famous rotunda to protest the growing death toll in Gaza as the terrorist organization Hamas continues its bloody war with Israel.
“Stop funding violence against our communities,” read a large sign that protesters held aloft in the Capitol Rotunda.
“Divesting militarism – investing in life,” read other signs that protesters waved above their heads. 'Protect immigrants and asylum seekers' and 'ceasefire' read others.
A protester places children's shoes on the floor to draw attention to the toll of Israel's bombing of Gaza on children, during a protest in the U.S. Capitol rotunda
Anti-war activists take over the Rotunda at the US Capitol to demonstrate against hostilities in Gaza, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in Washington
Protesters stormed the US Capitol on Tuesday demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, while Capitol Police made around 60 arrests
The anti-Israel protesters demanded that Congress drop 'Biden's deadly $106 billion deal in the Senate' – the massive aid package in the works in the Senate
The demonstration came as the House of Representatives went home for the holidays and the Senate remained in session — with low turnout rates — as leaders from both sides tried to reach an agreement on a package that includes funding for Ukraine and Israel in exchange for new border security. provisions.
Biden is facing renewed pressure from the progressive left to call for a ceasefire as Palestinian casualties mount in the Gaza war.
After weeks of staunch support for the Israeli offensive, the White House has only recently begun to expose itself and the military campaign.
The White House said Monday it had spoken to the Israeli government about the killing of two women sheltering in a Catholic church in the Gaza Strip, saying better deconfliction is needed to protect civilians and humanitarian workers.
One idea being considered is to allow Homeland Security officials to stop migrants from seeking asylum at the southern border if the total number of crossings in a day exceeds 5,000.
Border agents are overwhelmed after the total number reportedly exceeded 10,000 illegal aliens entering the U.S. through the southern border in one day last week.
Biden's additional request included $61 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel, $9 billion for humanitarian assistance, $11 billion for border and migrant-related matters and $2 billion for the Indo-Pacific region.
Only nine Republicans need to vote for the package to pass the Senate if all Democrats vote for it, although Democratic opponents are expected. The House is a different story.
Hardliners on both sides of the aisle in the House of Representatives are expected to oppose the deal: Conservative Republicans will say it falls short of H.R. 2, their party-line immigration bill, and that it opposes aid to Ukraine be general. Progressive Democrats will oppose border restrictions.
“Divesting militarism – investing in life,” read other signs that protesters waved above their heads. 'Protect immigrants and asylum seekers' and 'ceasefire' read others
Protesters demonstrate in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC on Tuesday, December 19, calling for a permanent ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Biden faces renewed pressure from the progressive left to demand a ceasefire as Palestinian casualties pile up in Gaza war
Earlier this week, CBS reported that the White House was open to establishing a Title 42-style border authority to expel migrants without asylum screening and expand immigration detention and deportation in exchange for the foreign aid.
Another is detaining people seeking asylum at the border, including families with children, and negotiators have been looking for ways to quickly remove migrants who have been here less than two years and have not sought asylum.
Major immigration reforms have not been codified into law since 1986 with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.