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U.S. Democrats Split On The Israel - Palestinian Conflict

The Hill: Tensions mount among Democrats over US-Israel policy 

Key Democrats are pushing back against progressives who are criticizing the treatment of Palestinians by the Israeli government in the face of what some lawmakers worry could become President Biden’s first foreign policy crisis. 

At the furthest end of the spectrum of critics is Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), who on Monday called Israeli air strikes that killed civilians in Gaza “an act of terrorism.” 

Other progressives, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), have condemned Israel’s plans to evict Palestinian families from the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem, plans that are under review by Israel’s Supreme Court.  

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WNU Editor: In the end the final decision rests with President Biden. And while the President has not gone full out in support of Israel, he is not going to change U.S. policy when it comes to Israel (for now) .... White House not bending to pressure from progressives to condemn Israel (CNN). 

More News On U.S. Democrats Split On The Israel - Palestinian Conflict  

Israel-Hamas fighting poses test for Biden and exposes rifts among Democrats -- Washington Post 

Democratic divide over Israel on full display as Jewish state clashes with Hamas terrorists -- FOX News 

25 House Democrats call on Blinken to condemn East Jerusalem evictions -- Times of Israel  

Moderate Democrats offer ‘unwavering’ support for Israel from House floor -- Times of Israel  

The Democratic rift on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Biden isn't moving left yet -- VOX 

Biden followed pro-Israel U.S. precedent. But new critics shake the status quo. -- NBC



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