Anti-war protesters caused interruptions during a Senate hearing on foreign aid, particularly in relation to funding for Israel and Ukraine. The protesters, belonging to the group Code Pink, voiced their opposition to U.S. support for what they referred to as a "brutal massacre" in Israel. They repeatedly interrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken's address, urging for a ceasefire in Gaza and calling for an end to support for Israel. The protesters were escorted out of the hearing room by Capitol Police, and 12 individuals were subsequently arrested for illegal protesting. This unprecedented number of interruptions is said to be a first for Blinken in his testimony. The Senate Appropriations Committee hearing also discussed President Joe Biden's proposed foreign aid package, which includes $61 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel, $14 billion for immigration at the border, $10 billion in humanitarian aid, and $7.4 billion for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific. Secretary Blinken defended the aid bill, emphasizing the need to provide immediate assistance and protection to Palestinian citizens in the conflict. The interruptions caused the hearing to be suspended multiple times, with lawmakers expressing the need for respect and allowing the hearing to continue.