US President Joe Biden took aim at Republicans over their efforts to curb abortion rights in a Virginia speech, but his remarks were interrupted repeatedly by hecklers protesting his policies toward Israel, Reuters reports.

The crowd cheered for Biden, but it was not entirely friendly. Multiple interruptions forced Biden to pause or try to speak over shouts of “Ceasefire now,” and “Genocide Joe” over his support for Israel and its bombardment on Gaza.

“They feel deeply,” Biden said after some of the initial protesters were ushered out of the auditorium. As the heckling continued from other participants, Biden kept speaking and warned the audience that the constant interruptions would continue and had clearly been planned.