U.S. Police Forcefully Disperse Protesters Against Netanyahu's Speech Before Congress

American media reported that Capitol Police began using pepper spray against demonstrators attempting to cross the line established by the police prior to Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in Congress. Dozens of protesters opposed to the war in Gaza gathered around the U.S. Capitol during the Israeli Prime Minister's address. The media indicated that police deployed sound grenades against protesters heading to the Capitol building. CNN reported that "Congress police arrested 5 individuals during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech." A protest took place around the Capitol in Washington, D.C., opposing Netanyahu's visit and anticipated speech to Congress members later in the day. Protesters called for an end to the Israeli war on Gaza and demanded a halt to the supply of weapons to Israel.