Nearly 90 protesters were arrested in New York City during a demonstration calling for an end to U.S. arms sales to Israel, according to reports from the scene.

The protesters gathered on Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, where they sat in the roadway and blocked traffic for approximately one hour. The demonstration targeted Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, both New York Democrats, urging them to oppose the sale of U.S. bombs to Israel.

The protest resulted in significant traffic disruption in the busy Midtown area as demonstrators occupied the street. Police responded to the scene and began making arrests as the protesters remained in the roadway.

The demonstration reflects ongoing activism regarding U.S. military aid and weapons sales to Israel, with protesters seeking to pressure their elected representatives to take action on the issue. Both Schumer and Gillibrand serve on committees that have oversight responsibilities related to foreign military sales.

The arrests were processed by New York Police Department officers, though specific charges and booking details were not immediately available. The protest concluded after approximately one hour when police cleared the roadway.