Ben & Jerry's Founder Arrested During Gaza Protest at US Senate Hearing

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen was among seven activists arrested on Wednesday, May 14, during a US Senate hearing. The group disrupted the session to protest Washington's support for Israel's war in Gaza. Cohen, 74, stated, "Congress kills more kids in Gaza by buying bombs and pays for it by kicking kids off Medicaid in the US." The protesters shouted slogans and displayed signs denouncing the US's role in the conflict. Police intervened, escorting the protesters from the building. The incident highlights growing public concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the US's foreign policy in the region. The arrests underscore the intensity of feelings surrounding the conflict and the willingness of activists to take direct action to voice their concerns. This event is likely to fuel further debate and discussion about US involvement in the conflict and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.