San Francisco, CA - 17 Arrested At Protest In Front Of Israeli Consulate

San Francisco, CA - Seventeen people protesting Israel's ongoing military action in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip were arrested in front of the offices of the Consulate General of Israel in San Francisco.

The arrests, for blocking traffic, were made after a group of people linked arms and sat down in the street in front of the consulate, at 456 Montgomery St.
The group was blocking Montgomery Street between California and Sacramento streets.

The demonstration was organized by three groups -- Jewish Voice for Peace, Jews for a Free Palestine and Break the Silence -- who sought. About 300 people participated in the demonstration.