Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 04:34am on 19 Oct 2023,Thursday International
In an unprecedented protest at the US Capitol, pro-Palestinian demonstrators demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Nearly 300 protesters were arrested as they chanted "ceasefire now," including members from Jewish organizations. Access to the Capitol complex was temporarily restricted, with police advising the use of underground tunnels. Preemptive security measures were in place, with bike-rack fencing erected. The protest followed the tragic Gaza hospital blast, sparking global demonstrations. The situation is now under control, but tensions persist amidst the ongoing conflict, with casualties on both sides exceeding thousands.
