At least 40 arrested at protest against Gaza war at Trump hotel in New York

Hundreds of people gathered in New York to protest against Israel's war on Gaza and demand that the Trump administration put pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. The protest, organised by IfNotNow, a Jewish-American anti-occupation group, began at Columbus Circle and ended outside the Trump International hotel were several people were arrested for blocking the road. Palestinian officials have said 175 people have died from hunger in Gaza since the beginning of the war, 93 of them children More than 40 arrested at protest against Gaza war at Trump hotel in New York House Democrats sign on to letter urging Trump to recognise Palestinian statehood Israeli forces kill at least 27 at food site while minister’s al-Aqsa visit causes outrage