The Council on American Islamic Relations, South Florida Muslim Federation and the Jewish Voice for Peace say lawmakers in the U.S. need to urge Israel to call a cease-fire as soon as possible.
Local leaders of the Muslim community expressed their deep concern with the recent spike of hate crimes in South Florida and across the country, as well as the ongoing violence in the Middle East at a news conference in Sunrise Thursday.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation, along with over 70 other American Muslim, Arab American, South Asian American, African American, and various faith-based and civil rights organizations, has sent an urgent letter to the White House.
Fundraisers, events in Palm Beach County to support Israel throughout week wflx.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wflx.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Fundraisers and events in Palm Beach County to support Israel have taken place since Israel was attacked eight days ago by Hamas, including Sunday in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.