“Our country isn’t just complicit in this genocide. We’re actively participating in it,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
Demonstrators rally and march through downtown to show support for the Palestinian people on October 11, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.The House passed a bill to send $26.4 billion in unconditional military and other assistance to Israel on Saturday, with only 37 Democrats voting against the package, which would aid the genocide in Gaza and escalate tensions across the Middle East., with 21 Republicans joining the three dozen Democrats in voting against the passage.
“I do not support unconditional military aid that further escalates the already horrific humanitarian situation. It’s unconscionable to provide a blank check to the Israeli military while the genocide of Palestinians consinue,” wrote Rep. Ilhan Omar . In addition, Bush and Rep. Rashida Tlaib held a press conference condemning the funding last week, highlighting statements from doctors who had served in Gaza in recent months.“I will do everything in my power to make sure the United States does not send more unconditional military aid to Netanyahu’s war machine and does not allow any more children to starve in Gaza,” Sanders said.The future of independent journalism is uncertain, and the consequences of losing it are too grave to ignore.
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