Around 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Detained in New York Demonstration

Chelsea Manning among those held during protest against US military support for Israel

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:35am

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Police detained around 100 people taking part in a rally Monday by the Jewish organization Jewish Voice for Peace, which promotes Palestinian rights. The protesters blocked a major avenue in Manhattan for just under an hour to protest US military support for Israel, accusing Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand of voting against measures to block arms sales to Israel. Chelsea Manning, the former army intelligence analyst who leaked documents to WikiLeaks, was among those detained.

Why it matters

The protest highlights ongoing tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of US foreign policy in the region. It also showcases the activism of groups like Jewish Voice for Peace, which seek to challenge the traditional pro-Israel stance of many US politicians and Jewish organizations.

The details

The protesters gathered near the offices of Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, whom they accuse of voting against measures aimed at blocking US arms sales to Israel. The demonstrators blocked a major avenue in Manhattan for just under an hour before police detained around 100 of them.

  • The protest took place on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Jewish Voice for Peace

A Jewish organization that promotes Palestinian rights and opposes US military support for Israel.

Chelsea Manning

A former army intelligence analyst who leaked documents to WikiLeaks and now campaigns for pro-Palestinian causes.

Chuck Schumer

The Senate Democratic leader, who the protesters accuse of voting against measures to block US arms sales to Israel.

Kirsten Gillibrand

A US Senator from New York, who the protesters also accuse of voting against measures to block US arms sales to Israel.

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What they’re saying

“Our actions matter in shaping the course of history. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand have repeatedly supported weapons sales to Israel that are being used to commit atrocities across Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran. We call on Senators Schumer and Gillibrand to follow the will of New Yorkers and vote to block weapons and bulldozer sales to Israel.”

— Chelsea Manning, Activist

What’s next

The protesters are expected to continue their campaign against US military support for Israel, potentially through further demonstrations and lobbying efforts targeting Senators Schumer and Gillibrand.

The takeaway

This protest highlights the ongoing debate over the role of US foreign policy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with activists seeking to challenge the traditional pro-Israel stance of many US politicians and Jewish organizations.