Hunter Schafer praised after arrest for pro-Palestine protest during Biden's Seth Meyers show appearance

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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: A protest calling for an end to violence in Gaza overflowed onto the set of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' on Monday, February 26, leading to over 30 arrests, including rising Hollywood star Hunter Schafer.

The 'Euphoria' actress joined members of 'Jewish Voice for Peace' to call for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants during the taping of a show appearance by President Joe Biden, as per the New York Post.

Hunter Schafer was photographed being escorted out in handcuffs wearing a 'Ceasefire Now' t-shirt

Photographs captured Schafer, 25, being escorted out in handcuffs by the NYPD, donning a "Ceasefire Now" t-shirt. She and fellow demonstrators occupied the lobby of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, brandishing banners with messages such as "Jews to Biden: Stop arming genocide" and "Lasting ceasefire."

Videos on social media showed the group chanting, "No more weapons, no more war, ceasefire is what we're fighting for" and "Not in our name." Meanwhile, during the taping, President Biden made an impromptu visit to an ice cream shop located next door.

When asked by reporters about a ceasefire, Biden said, "I hope by the end of the weekend. My national security adviser tells me that we’re close, we’re close, we’re not done yet. My hope is by next Monday we’ll have a cease-fire."

The backdrop to this demonstration is the retaliatory bombardment and ground offensive by Israel against Hamas, resulting in approximately 30,000 Gazans' deaths, including thousands of children and women, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in the territory.

Israel launched the attack in response to Hamas infiltrating the country, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking more than 200 hostages.

Internet stands with Hunter Schafer upon learning of her arrest during a pro-Palestine protest

The news of Schafer's arrest during a pro-Palestine protest resonated strongly on the internet, prompting an outpouring of support.

One X user enthusiastically declared, "Oh, I just became a Hunter Schafer stan."

Another user expressed deep appreciation, stating, "We love her for speaking up."

A user emphatically wrote, "WE STAND WITH HUNTER, FREE HER." Meanwhile, another individual marveled at Schafer's authenticity, exclaiming, "Omg she’s so real."

The online chorus continued with a user expressing admiration, affirming, "Love her for this." In a succinct tribute, another user crowned her as a "Legend."

 

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