HARRISBURG — A loud protest in the state Capitol Rotunda on Monday against Pennsylvania spending on Israel-issued bonds — carried out in the same spot where Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his budget address Tuesday — led to mass arrests.

A large throng of protestors bearing signs and wearing “Divest from Genocide” shirts occupied large portions of the grand staircase and other areas being prepared for Mr. Shapiro’s much-anticipated address. An elevated speaking platform, massive television screens, and hundreds of chairs already were in place when the protest began.

Between 1 and 2 p.m. many people were restrained with their hands behind their backs by police officers and led away, even as chants against state investing decisions continued.

Lilah Saber, identified by a participant as a spokesperson for the group, said there were more than 150 arrests overall. “There were about 10 folks from Pittsburgh” in that number, she said.