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"House Condemns Palestinian Rallying Cry as Antisemitic"
politics1 year ago

"House Condemns Palestinian Rallying Cry as Antisemitic"

The House passed a resolution condemning the Palestinian rallying cry "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" as antisemitic, with 43 progressives and one Republican opposing it. The phrase has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it seeks to eliminate Israel, while supporters view it as aspirational for an independent Palestinian state. The majority of lawmakers support a two-state solution and criticize the chant for delegitimizing Israel's existence, while the Anti Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee have labeled it as antisemitic.

Global Outrage: Pro-Palestinian Rallies and Riots Shake Jordan and Lebanon
international-affairs2 years ago

Global Outrage: Pro-Palestinian Rallies and Riots Shake Jordan and Lebanon

Pro-Palestinian rallies have erupted worldwide following an explosion at a hospital in Gaza, with demonstrations taking place in Bahrain, Cairo, Barcelona, and Washington, D.C. In Washington, hundreds of demonstrators, including progressive Jewish groups, protested inside a congressional office building, demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Capitol Police made approximately 300 arrests. The event was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, a group with a history of anti-Israel activism. Rep. Rashida Tlaib blamed Israel for the hospital explosion and called for a ceasefire, going against President Biden's stance. The death toll from the blast is disputed, with Hamas initially reporting 500 deaths and U.S. intelligence estimating it to be between 100 and 300.