In its latest report, Reut Group analyzes how clashes between Jews and Arabs in Jerusalem and the latest Israel-Gaza conflict have affected progressive discourse on Israel.
The demonstration, one of 15 organized nationwide, comes after weeks in which Jewish communities across the United States experienced antisemitism in the wake of the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The measure is unlikely to pass in the House of Representatives, where bipartisan support for arms sales to Israel has traditionally been strong.
"Thank you for your solidarity," the anti-Israel boycott movement says. "From Ferguson to Palestine, our struggles against racism, white supremacy and for a just world are united!"
The pro-Palestinian activists reportedly chant "death to Jews" and "free Palestine" during the incident, which is being investigated as a hate crime.
US lawmakers had questioned the $735 million arms sale over concerns it would fuel the clash between Israel and Hamas.
Political analyst Thomas Friedman argues that for 12 years, Hamas' "mission" has been to keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in power.
European diplomats move between the US and Iranian delegations because Tehran rejects direct talks. Officials are trying to reach an agreement before May 21, but significant obstacles remain.
Under US law, the administration is required to notify Congress of such sales. Lawmakers then have 20 days to pass a resolution opposing the sales.
President Joe Biden speaks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says he is hopeful the latest round of violence between Israel and Hamas, the worst since 2014, would end soon. "My expectation and hope is this will be closing down sooner than later, but Israel has a right to defend itself," Biden says.
