Not Welcome: Jewish & Palestinian Activists Protest Netanyahu’s Address to Congress, 400 Arrested

Some 400 Jewish activists, including over a dozen rabbis, were arrested Tuesday during a sit-in inside the Capitol to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress and demand an immediate U.S. weapons embargo on Israel. “It is absolutely shameful that congressional leadership has invited a war criminal, who is currently leading a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, to address a joint session of Congress,” says Beth Miller, political director of Jewish Voice for Peace Action. Lawmakers have rolled out a “blood-soaked red carpet to a war criminal” by inviting Benjamin Netanyahu, adds Palestinian American organizer Linda Sarsour, co-founder of the Muslim advocacy group MPower Action. Tuesday’s civil disobedience protest was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace. We are also joined by Noa Grayevsky, member of Jewish Voice for Peace-Portland, who joined the protest and whose cousin’s close friend was taken hostage on October 7.

[billisenberger]

Honor for those who stand up for human rights.

[Stephanie-zdim]

This is brilliant. Bless Jewish Voice for Peace. Thankyou for showing your humanity.

[inshfgs]

Thank you to Amy and the three ladies that stand for justice....may God bless you ❤❤❤

[juls]

Great episode! Awesome seeing Linda Sarsour on Democracy Now! Linda's tireless activism on behalf of Palestine has been commendable!

[karenarnett]

Yes! From a daughter of a Polish Holocaust survivor. No genocide in my mother's, grandmother/grandfather's, aunts'/uncles', cousins' names!

[smilingsue]

Thank you, Beth! What a beautiful powerful and brave woman standing up for the truth ❤

[RG]

Bravo to my brother’s and sister’s from Jewish Voice for Peace !!!!

[vimsepelle]

Bless Jewish Voice For Peace - they are amazing!

[spotlight]

Fight on brave brothers and sisters!!! ❤
Stop the genocide!!

[molliestanton]

Thank-you, Jewish Voice for Peace!!!!

[jakevendrotti]

This is what true love and integrity look like. Courage to the protesters. We are grateful.

[carms]

We will not let them divide us! People for humanity! ❤

[muddin]

Very proud of you for standing up against Genocide.

[millriv]

Noa is a very special and brave woman. We love you!

[EliDahi]

The Americans should look for a more decent production than weaponry to wars.

[sandrajensen]

These young JVP and other anti-genocide activists are so courageous, articulate, and impressive!

[brilliantdiva]

The USA actions will invite unwanted actions on American soil. How do we justify sending Weapons of Mass Destruction to Netanyahu?

[cynthiabragg]

Thank you Jewish Voice For Peace ✌🏽🕊️❤

[mkkiani-tech]

Always shocking to see arrests of protestors for peace, while those for an ever growing war sit alone in private rooms counting paper notes.

[Gram-uepx]

As I walk through the dark shadows of old Jerusalem I will fear no evil
for you are walking right beside me
It is OK to cry
IT Is NOT OK to ignore