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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
By Adam Beam and Trn Nguyn

Jewish protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt first day of California legislative session

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Hundreds of protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war interrupted the first day of California's legislative session on Wednesday, forcing the state Assembly to adjourn just moments after convening.

Lawmakers had just listened to the opening prayer and said the Pledge of Allegiance when protesters wearing matching black t-shirts stood from their seats and started singing “Cease-fire now" and “Let Gaza live.”

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