Ben & Jerry's Co-founder Arrested for Protest Against US Aid to Israel

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen was arrested at a Senate hearing on May 14th in Washington D.C. for protesting US military aid to Israel. Cohen, visibly agitated, shouted, "Congress kills poor kids in Gaza by buying bombs, and pays for it by kicking kids off Medicaid in the U.S." His protest, which occurred during a budget hearing, focused on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where food, fuel, and medicine have been blocked for 11 weeks, impacting 2.3 million Palestinians. The Guardian reported that many Palestinians are surviving on minimal supplies. Cohen's arrest on a misdemeanor charge highlights the intense emotions surrounding US foreign policy and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. While some might criticize his actions as disruptive, his passionate plea underscores the urgent need for humanitarian aid to reach those in need. The incident demonstrates the deep divisions surrounding US involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.