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Police Arrest New York Protesters Opposing US Arms Sales to Israel
Demonstrators gathered outside senators' offices, blocking traffic before arrests
Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:19am
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Protesters take to the streets of New York City to voice opposition to U.S. military aid and arms sales to Israel.NYC TodayPolice in New York City arrested around 100 protesters who were demonstrating outside the offices of U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, calling on the lawmakers to oppose weapons sales and military aid to Israel. The protesters, who wore shirts and held signs criticizing U.S. funding for Israel, blocked traffic on Third Avenue before being taken into custody on disorderly conduct charges.
Why it matters
The protest comes ahead of an anticipated Senate vote on measures to block U.S. arms sales and other military assistance to Israel, which has faced growing criticism from some lawmakers and activists over its treatment of Palestinians. The demonstration reflects ongoing political tensions around U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
The details
Demonstrators gathered outside the Midtown office building where Schumer and Gillibrand's offices are located, wearing shirts that read "Fund People, Not Bombs" and holding banners saying "Fund Healthcare Not Warfare" and "Stop Arming Israel." After sitting outside the senators' offices, the protesters moved into the street on Third Avenue, where police repeatedly warned them to leave the roadway or face arrest on disorderly conduct charges. Police later took around 100 protesters into custody, physically carrying some away from the street.
- The protest took place on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
The players
Chuck Schumer
A Democratic U.S. Senator from New York and the current Senate Majority Leader.
Kirsten Gillibrand
A Democratic U.S. Senator from New York.
What’s next
The Senate is expected to vote in the coming weeks on proposals to restrict U.S. military aid and arms sales to Israel.
The takeaway
This protest reflects the ongoing political debate over the role of U.S. foreign policy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with some activists and lawmakers pushing to limit American support for Israel's government amid concerns over its treatment of Palestinians.
