Ben & Jerry's Founder Arrested for Gaza Protest
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Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, was arrested and charged with disrupting a US Senate hearing while protesting the Gaza blockade. Cohen, along with other activists, heckled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his testimony. Cohen's protest highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, currently under a debilitating 11-week blockade by Israel, causing widespread food shortages and a risk of famine. Cohen faces up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine.
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