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Over 500 Democratic staffers urge Joe Biden to ‘hold Israel accountable’
The Guardian via MSN ^ | 24 May 2021 | Martin Pebgally

Posted on 05/24/2021 5:58:22 PM PDT by Rummyfan

More than 500 Democratic party staffers and alumni ofJoe Biden’s 2020 campaign have signed an open letter calling for the US president to do more to protect Palestinians and hold Israel accountable for its actions in and over Gaza, where a ceasefire currently holds.

The move comes amid a deepening split in Democratic ranks, between some vocal members of its progressive wing – such as Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez – and more centrist figures including Biden who have taken a consistently pro-Israel stance.

Biden has come under increasing pressure to take a firmer stance against Israel after the recent conflict in which more than 230 Palestinians were killed and dozens of buildings leveled in Gaza, while 12 Israelis died from rockets fired by Hamas.

The letter will add to that push and also reflects a more subtle turning point in broader US public opinion, which has become more critical of Israel.

The signatories write that they “commend [Biden’s] efforts to broker a ceasefire. Yet, we also cannot unsee the horrific violence that unfolded in recent weeks in Israel/Palestine, and we implore you to continue using the power of your office to hold Israel accountable for its actions and lay the groundwork for justice and lasting peace.”

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


TOPICS: Israel; News/Current Events; United Kingdom; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: civilwar; easilyplayed; gaza; guardian; gullible; hamas; israel; martinpebgally; unitedkingdom; usefulidiots; waronterror
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1 posted on 05/24/2021 5:58:22 PM PDT by Rummyfan
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To: Rummyfan

Staffers. Whoop-de-friggin’-do.


2 posted on 05/24/2021 6:01:57 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: Rummyfan
Biden has come under increasing pressure to take a firmer stance against Israel after the recent conflict in which more than 230 Palestinians were killed and dozens of buildings leveled in Gaza, while 12 Israelis died from rockets fired by Hamas.

So, Palestinians are to be protected since their rocket barrage was ineffective? Why doesn't this "news" source state how many rockets were fired by Hamas?

This is similar to the case of the attempted murderer getting a small sentence simply because they were a bad shot!

3 posted on 05/24/2021 6:03:20 PM PDT by the_Watchman
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To: Army Air Corps

Democrat staffers run the US Congress..


4 posted on 05/24/2021 6:03:35 PM PDT by Just mythoughts (Psalm 2. Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?)
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To: Rummyfan

Who works for who? This new generation is nutz to think that getting a job makes them the boss.


5 posted on 05/24/2021 6:04:07 PM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: Openurmind

Just get a government job and we can all be experts on Israel.


6 posted on 05/24/2021 6:05:14 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (`)
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To: Rummyfan

500 Staffers??????

WTH...Joe thinks he is King of England.


7 posted on 05/24/2021 6:06:59 PM PDT by Maris Crane
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Nazis


8 posted on 05/24/2021 6:07:05 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: Just mythoughts

People honestly need to keep their kids the hell out of universities these factories of propaganda are destroying our nation!! Federal funding to these bastards NEEDS to stop!!!


9 posted on 05/24/2021 6:07:39 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: Rummyfan

“...500 Democratic party staffers and alumni ofJoe Biden’s 2020...”

The Obama cabal - the one’s running the WH in place of Biden/Harris.


10 posted on 05/24/2021 6:12:56 PM PDT by elpadre ( )
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To: Rummyfan

They ought to hold Joe Biden accountable. The Palistinians didn’t start stuff under Trump.


11 posted on 05/24/2021 6:14:14 PM PDT by DannyTN (,)
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500 Staffers???
12 posted on 05/24/2021 6:15:23 PM PDT by LibertyWoman ("Where there is no law, there is no liberty." Benjamin Rush)
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So Israel should do nothing??

And remember, 95% of the Palestinians are Muslims. Just up to their old cry "Kill All the Christians and Jews".

13 posted on 05/24/2021 6:15:42 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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Those 500 are probably 35% gay and side with muslims who would jail or kill them.

About as much common sense as Jews who side with democrats.

Both groups are mentally ill.


14 posted on 05/24/2021 6:15:44 PM PDT by setter
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To: Rummyfan

Hamas is encouraged by idiots like this. Their enablers must share the blame for their barbaric behavior.


15 posted on 05/24/2021 6:17:46 PM PDT by Spok (There are many more things that frighten us than can cause us harm.)
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Mossad should hold Democrap responsible...


16 posted on 05/24/2021 6:18:31 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: Rummyfan

Of course the Radical Left Wing “Guardian” is giving them a soapbox. Of course.


17 posted on 05/24/2021 6:18:32 PM PDT by simpson96
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To: Army Air Corps

Unfortunately staffers actually run DC and the media. Sleazy lot.


18 posted on 05/24/2021 6:19:33 PM PDT by rrrod (6)
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To: Army Air Corps

Yes, Since when to “staffers” represent the citizens? Oh, wait…


19 posted on 05/24/2021 6:19:51 PM PDT by Shady (Prince Andrew must be dethroned...And who killed Ashli Babbitt? )
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To: Rummyfan

Yes, Joe needs to protect Hamas from the Jews.

These people are lunatics.


20 posted on 05/24/2021 6:22:19 PM PDT by headstamp 2 (Socialism- Institutionalized Deprivation)
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