Protesters Calling for Israeli Cease-Fire Arrested After Entering Congress Building

A large group of protesters demanding an Israeli cease-fire entered the Cannon House office building in the afternoon of Oct. 18, resulting in several arrests,

Capitol Police officers respond as protesters hold a demonstration in support of a cease fire against the Palestinians in Gaza in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington on Oct. 18, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images

A large group of protesters demanding an Israeli cease-fire entered the Cannon House office building in the afternoon of Oct. 18, resulting in several arrests, according to Capitol police.

“Demonstrations are not allowed inside Congressional Buildings,” the U.S. Capitol Police posted on X, formerly Twitter.