Anti-Israel protesters arrested outside of Chuck Schumer's home in Brooklyn

A group of pro-Palestine protesters were arrested near Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's house on Tuesday night, in Brooklyn, New York.

The arrests come as the Senate passed a major foreign aid package, which included billions of dollars for Israel in its ongoing war with Hamas. The Senate voted in favor of the three foreign aid bills in a 79-18 vote. The package will now go to President Joe Biden, who applauded the bills and said he would sign them on Wednesday. 

The New York Police Department did not immediately have a tally of how many protesters were placed in zip-ties for the protest, according to Fox News.

Schumer did not respond directly to the arrests or protests, but referred to an earlier comment on the protests happening at college campuses nationwide, including protests at Columbia University and New York University where more than 100 protesters have been arrested over Gaza solidarity encampments.

“College campuses must be places of learning and discussion," Schumer said in his statement. "Every American has a right to protest, but when protests shift to antisemitism, verbal abuse, intimidation, or glorification of Oct. 7 violence against Jewish people, that crosses the line. Campuses must remain safe for all students."