Schumer, anti-Israel protester arrested at Gillibrand NYC office
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Anti-Israeli protesters were arrested after raiding the Senator’s lobby. Chuck Schumer Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York City. The NYPD confirmed with Fox News Digital that the officers had arrested in a “unplanned demonstration” at 780 Third Avenue.
The protesters, covered in black and yellow, had made indications with various slogans, including two that directly addressed Schumer and Gilibrand, demanding that they “stop the hungry Gaza.” They also chanted, “Free Palestine, stop genocide.” Among the activists was actor Sarah Ramirez, who starred in “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Just That Way,” according to Reuters.

Actor Sarah Ramirez joins the anti-Israel protests as protesters gather in the offices of US Senate minority leaders Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in New York City on August 1, 2025. (Reuters/Gina Moon)
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It is unknown exactly how many people were arrested. NYPD At the time of writing, no information was disclosed.
Earlier this week, Schumer issued a statement denounced Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
“Reports and images from Gaza depict catastrophic levels of hunger, starvation, suffering and death — underscores the dire human costs of this ongoing conflict that is completely unacceptable and cannot be ignored,” the statement read.

On August 1, 2025, protesters will be taken into custody by police officers as people protest in the offices of US Senate minority leaders Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in New York City. (Reuters/Gina Moon)
“Regardless of the position of negotiation, the Trump administration and the Israeli government must urgently work with experienced and long-standing humanitarian development partners in the United States to surge in the provision of food, services and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza.
Friday, President Donald Trump He told Axios he is working on a “feeding people” plan in Gaza. The outlet said the president was worried about starvation in Gaza but took the responsibility for Hamas. moreover, Trump told axios The Witkov “does an amazing job,” but he has not yet received a briefing from a special envoy.

The protesters were taken into custody on August 1, 2025, on a bus in New York City, in protest at the offices of US Senate minority leaders Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). (Reuters/Gina Moon)
Democrat lawmakers, along with some families, over Israeli support, “is no longer a condition.”
Also on Friday, US Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee and special envoy Steve Witkov visited a US- and Israeli-backed aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
“Today (and) entered Gaza (and) observed a humanitarian food program by the US launch GHF. Hamas hates GHF (those who are being looted) by Hamas. They will serve more than 100 million people in two months,” Huckabee wrote in a separate post.

Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee and special envoy Steve Witkov talk to the atmosphere of working in Gaza as they visit distribution sites run by the American and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. (Gaza Humanitarian Foundation)
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Huckabee also spoke about Fox News Brian Kilmead The situation in Gaza is “confusing” because of Hamas. He added that he saw evidence that the terrorist groups stole the aid and sold it on the black market. According to Huckabee, a 4-kilogram (8.8 pounds) bag of sugar is available for sale on the black market for up to $200.
Witkov said he and Hackabee had five hours in Gaza “set facts on the ground, assessed conditions and assessed meetings with (GHF) and other institutions.” He added that the purpose of the visit was to “help President Donald Trump in a clear understanding of the humanitarian situation and to help him develop a plan to deliver food and medical assistance to the people of Gaza.”
Fox News Digital has contacted the NYPD, Schumer and Gillibrand offices.