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Anti-War Jewish Protesters Arrested at US Congress

Anti-war Jewish demonstrators protested Israel’s attacks on Palestinians at the US Congress, demanding an end to US arms support to Israel. Organized by “Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP),” around 400 protesters wore t-shirts saying “Stop arming Israel” and “Not in our name,” and carried banners with messages like “Let Gaza live” and “Jews say stop the genocide.”

Despite the peaceful nature of the protest, Capitol Police deemed it “illegal” and detained several demonstrators who refused to disperse. A police statement clarified, “Demonstrations are not allowed in Congress buildings. We warned those who entered legally to end the demonstration or face arrest.”

The protest coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington D.C., where he addressed the US Congress. His visit sparked further anti-Israel protests across the city, including outside his hotel.

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EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger De Facto Trade Ban

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EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.

Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were close to an agreement,” he said, but now “must prepare for all outcomes.”

The EU has delayed retaliatory measures on $72 billion worth of US goods until August 1, hoping for a negotiated resolution. Sefcovic emphasized that “no one wants a trade war,” while France urged faster preparation for countermeasures and Hungary blamed the EU Commission’s weak response to US pressure.

Danish and Lithuanian ministers echoed calls to avoid escalation but emphasized EU readiness to defend its interests.

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