Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Arrested During Senate Protest Over Gaza

Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Arrested After Senate Protest Washington D.C. - Ben Cohen, a co-founder of the well-known ice cream company Ben & Jerry's, was arrested on Wednesday during a Senate hearing. Cohen and a group of protesters interrupted the proceedings to voice their opposition to Congress's continued funding of the Israeli military and its role in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Cohen, known for his outspoken activism, was seen holding a sign and shouting slogans before Capitol Police officers intervened. A video posted by Cohen on social media shows him being detained, hands behind his back. In the video, he can be heard stating, “I said that Congress is paying to bomb poor kids in Gaza and paying for it by kicking poor kids off Medicaid in the U.S.” The protest highlights growing concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the allocation of U.S. funds. Cohen's arrest has sparked debate about freedom of speech and the right to protest within the political process. The incident underscores the ongoing tension surrounding U.S. foreign policy and its impact on international conflicts.