Republican congressman Brandon Williams dangles an Israeli flag over protesters during a demonstration in the Cannon House office building near to the US Capitol Photo Credit: Sky News
At least 300 people have been arrested near the US Capitol after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war.
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That number is likely to rise as more arrests are processed, police said, adding that three people were charged with assaulting a police officer.
Most were arrested inside the Cannon House Office Building, where protests are not permitted.
The demonstrators called on President Joe Biden and Congress to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The rally in Washington DC was organised by two fringe left-wing Jewish campaign groups, Jewish Voice for Peace and If Not Now, which advocate against the State of Israel.
Police closed streets around the Capitol complex on Wednesday, saying a large group of protesters were walking in the road.
