Manhattan Madness: Chelsea Manning Among 90 Detained in NYC Anti-War Protest | WATCH

Dozens of protesters were detained in New York City on Monday during demonstrations opposing US military support for Israel and calling for a halt to arms sales, according to police and organizers.

The protests, which took place near the offices of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, drew activists from several groups, including the antiwar organization Jewish Voice for Peace. The group said approximately 90 people were detained, while the New York City Police Department confirmed multiple arrests but did not provide an official figure.

Among those detained was Chelsea Manning, the former US Army intelligence analyst and WikiLeaks source.

Protesters chanted slogans including “stop the bombs,” “end the killings,” and “free Palestine,” while also expressing opposition to US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Israeli military activity in Lebanon, and ongoing operations in Gaza.

The demonstrations come amid heightened tensions following the February 28 launch of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which prompted retaliatory attacks by Tehran and its regional allies. The broader conflict has intensified scrutiny of US support for Israel, particularly among activist groups and human rights organizations.

The Trump administration has taken steps in recent months to respond to campus and street protests, including efforts to deport some foreign students involved in demonstrations and warnings of potential funding cuts for universities where protests have taken place. Some of those measures have faced legal challenges.

New York City has been a central hub for pro-Palestinian protests since 2024, with demonstrations frequently drawing large crowds and leading to periodic clashes with law enforcement.

US officials have defended military support for Israel as part of its right to self-defense following the October 2023 Hamas-led attack, in which terrorists killed around 1,200 people and took more than 250 hostages. Critics, including some international bodies and advocacy groups, have accused Israel of disproportionate use of force in its ongoing military campaigns.