India, April 14 -- Political whistleblower Chelsea Manning and actress Hari Nef were among the over 100 protestors detained during a demonstration that called for Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to oppose the sale of U.S. weapons to the Israeli military, according to a press release from the organization.

The protest, organized by the New York City chapter of the advocacy group Jewish Voice for Peace, took place on April 13 and caused traffic disruptions outside the senators' offices, attracting more than 300 participants, including Hacks star Hannah Einbinder. The demonstration arises as Israel faces increasing criticism from several Americans in light of the military operation and humanitarian crisis taking place in Gaza....