Bernie Sanders gave an impassioned speech on the Senate floor yesterday, demanding what most of the US (who care about foreign relations) want: a cease fire in Gaza and a recognition of Palestinian people as humans.
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Andrew Yang still unwilling to acknowledge the Israeli government’s human rights violations (even as recognized by the UN), including ethnic cleansing through forced evictions, the attack on the Al-Aqsa mosque, and the occupation.
This is a sad attempt to pander to both sides. https://t.co/dQgz8UhefW
— David Doel (@daviddoel) May 12, 2021
Context:
Utterly shameful for Yang to try to show up to an Eid event after sending out a chest-thumping statement of support for a strike killing 9 children, especially after his silence as Al-Aqsa was attacked.
But then to try that in Astoria? During Ramadan?! They will let you know. https://t.co/r721mHyfri
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 11, 2021
Peak Astoria 😎 https://t.co/FrPJg0M9y4
— Jessica Ramos (@jessicaramos) May 11, 2021
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