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Anti-war protesters interrupt Antony Blinken at US Senate hearing

 Published: 12:07, 1 November 2023

Anti-war protesters interrupt Antony Blinken at US Senate hearing

Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza interrupted US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.

Numerous people stood in the crowd and repeatedly yelled "Ceasefire now!"

Secretary Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testified about the White House's $106bn (£87.4bn) national security funding request. It includes $14.3bn to support Israel's military efforts against Hamas.

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