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

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen and six others were arrested Tuesday during a protest at a US Senate hearing in Washington D.C. The demonstration, which focused on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, disrupted the hearing, prompting Capitol Police to intervene and remove the protesters. Cohen was among those arrested. Footage shows protesters shouting slogans and holding signs. One sign read, "RFK kills people with AIDS." Cohen himself was heard shouting, "Congress kills poor kids in Gaza by buying bombs and pays for it by kicking kids off Medicaid in the US." The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing debate surrounding the conflict and the activism of Ben & Jerry's leadership, who have previously criticized the Israeli government. The arrests underscore the rising tensions surrounding the situation in Gaza and the willingness of activists to take direct action to voice their concerns.