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Democratic Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib reportedly attended a fundraiser earlier this year which was hosted by a Palestinian activist who has previously made anti-Semitic comments on social media.
In a report by Fox News, it has been uncovered that Tlaib was the featured speaker at a fundraiser hosted by Maher Abdel-qader, a Palestinian American with a history of making anti-Semitic comments and pushing Holocaust denial.
In 2019, when asked by The New York Times about her relationship with Abdel-qader, Tlaib said “It is unfair to be held responsible for the statements of others, especially when my actions including votes as a Michigan legislator and leading the Take On Hate campaign make clear that I oppose all forms of hate and condemn those who dehumanize others.” Tlaib said.
Biden’s warning to Israel shakes up diplomacy and politics Anne Gearan, Sean Sullivan
Replay Video UP NEXT WINDSOR, Conn. President Biden s unusually blunt demand Wednesday that Israel de-escalate its military attack on Gaza is creating a rare rift between the two countries and dismaying some of Israel s supporters in the United States, while heartening Democrats who have increasingly pushed for a tougher U.S. stance toward Israel. Biden for days had hesitated to publicly confront Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and his demand for “a significant de-escalation today on the path to a cease-fire” shook up the worlds of politics and diplomacy. It was the clearest evidence yet of a rapidly changing political dynamic, at least among Democrats, that is far less accepting of actions Israel says it is taking in self-defense.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in cities across the United States
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Joe Biden may not have envisaged his first major foreign policy challenge would also become a key test of his ability to lead his party.
But with the outbreak of violence in the Middle East, the US president has found himself increasingly at odds with many of his fellow Democrats over his support of Israel.
For days, Mr Biden has publicly backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his military response in the Gaza Strip.
Israel, Hamas Conflict Hits Close To Home For Some Sacramentans
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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – As the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas, the violence hits home for several people in the Sacramento region whose families are caught in the crossfire.
Roy Itchovichi moved from Tel Aviv three years ago to pursue his basketball dreams of one day playing for a professional team. The 18-year-old Stockton St. Mary’s High School player is worried for his entire family back home in Israel who are stuck living in the middle of violence and destruction.
“It’s definitely scary,” said Itchovichi.
Demonstrators in St. Louis marched through Central West End to protests Israeli military that continue to bomb homes and businesses in the Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem and West Bank.
Palestinians in St. Louis are watching with anger and dismay as Israeli military forces continue to bomb homes and businesses in Gaza, East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Neveen Ayesh has not been able to sleep or eat this week, knowing that her aunt, uncle and cousins are in harm’s way in West Bank.
She and other Palestinians in St. Louis are watching with anger and dismay as Israeli military forces continue to bomb homes and businesses in Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem and West Bank.