Protesters Calling for Cease-Fire Repeatedly Interrupt State Sec. Antony Blinken's Testimony Before Senate

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U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken’s testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday was repeatedly interrupted by protesters calling for a cease-fire and an end Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin were appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee to urge Congress to send immediate aid to Israel and Ukraine.