NY's lefty Working Families Party ripped for endorsement vote on anti-Israel bill

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NY's lefty Working Families Party ripped for endorsement vote on anti-Israel bill
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Pro-Israel Democrats were shocked by the decision to vote to endorse the Not On Our Dime Act, which would force New York-based non-profit organizations to stop lending support to the Israeli milita…

"The Working Families Party is committed to the pursuit of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the safe return of all hostages, and lasting peace in the region," Working Families party Co-Directors Jasmine Gripper and Ana María Archila wrote in a statement.New York politicians are furious at the liberal Working Families Party for making the extraordinary move of voting to endorse an anti-Israel bill at their convention earlier this week.

Weprin has sought the WFP line in the past, but said he didn’t seek the endorsement this year as he doesn’t agree with the party’s shift towards “very left” positions. “The Working Families Party is committed to the pursuit of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the safe return of all hostages, and lasting peace in the region,” they continued.

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