Coverage dated January 3, 2024

Pro-Palestine protest shuts down California Assembly

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No protesters interrupted the Senate, which also reconvened on Wednesday.

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The Washington Free Beacon
Anti-Israel Protesters Shut Down California Legislature (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Jan 3, 2024
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
Over 100 anti-Israel protesters shut down the California Assembly on Wednesday during its first legislative session of the year, as lawmakers face a massive $68 billion deficit and crises from rising homelessness and crime.
Al Jazeera
Jewish protesters calling for Gaza ceasefire shut down California assembly (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 3, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the first day of California legislature by calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Los Angeles Times
California Assembly shut down by protest calling for Israeli cease-fire (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 3, 2024
Los Angeles Times's feed description
On the day California lawmakers returned to Sacramento for the new year, hundreds of protesters convened at the state Capitol on Wednesday and shut down the Assembly with calls for Israel to stop its war against Hamas.
Truthout
Hundreds of Protesters Demanding Ceasefire Shut Down California Capitol (opens Truthout)
Published Jan 3, 2024
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The state Assembly canceled its session for the day as about 500 Palestinian rights defenders disrupted the proceedings.
Courthouse News Service
Pro-Palestine protest shuts down California Assembly (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Jan 3, 2024
Courthouse News Service's feed description
No protesters interrupted the Senate, which also reconvened on Wednesday.