‘Let Our People Go!’

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‘Let Our People Go!’

Fox News reported that Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed tens of thousands at the “March for Israel” protest in Washington D.C. yesterday, calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas. He echoed Moses’ words, demanding Hamas “let our people go.” Hamas still holds up to 238 hostages, including 10 Americans. Hamas claims casualties from Israeli airstrikes, while the U.S. rejects Gaza health ministry’s casualty figures.

AP reported on the rare bipartisan event:

Overlooking a sea of Israeli and U.S. flags, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Mike Johnson and the House Democratic leader, Hakeem Jefferies, came together on the stage and, with Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, joined hands. “We stand with Israel,” Schumer chanted.

Yet underneath that projection of unity, Democrats are sharply divided over Israel’s course and its treatment of Palestinians. President Joe Biden now is urging Israel to restrain some of its tactics to ease civilian suffering in Gaza after voicing full-throated solidarity with the Israelis in the war’s early weeks.

Democratic leadership’s participation in the event doesn’t make up for the trend among younger members and their staff. Read: The future of the Democrats lobbies for Hamas (Jewish News Syndicate)

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