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Pressure rises on Biden, Democrats to reject pro-Israel AIPAC funds

Pressure rises on Biden, Democrats to reject pro-Israel AIPAC funds

A coalition of progressive groups is asking U.S. President Joe Biden and other Democratic Party officials to not accept endorsements or contributions from a pro-Israel group and its affiliated super PACs. The "Reject AIPAC" coalition,

US Democrats question arms to Israel over Gaza concerns

US Democrats question arms to Israel over Gaza concerns

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration faced growing calls from his fellow Democrats on Wednesday to push Israel to ease the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with some saying they may try to stop military assistance

More Democrats may vote against Biden in backlash over Israeli war on Gaza

More Democrats may vote against Biden in backlash over Israeli war on Gaza

President Joe Biden could face growing backlash over his support for aid to Israel as efforts to get Democrats to vote ‘uncommitted’ in the presidential primaries ramp up heading into Super Tuesday when fifteen states

Back from Israel, 6 US House Dems accuse PM of ‘utter disregard’ for Palestinian lives

Back from Israel, 6 US House Dems accuse PM of ‘utter disregard’ for Palestinian lives

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Six US House of Representatives Democrats returned from an Israel trip accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “utter disregard for Palestinian lives” and fearing that he is moving toward Gaza’s “total destruction.”

Michigan Democrats challenge Biden, DNC on Gaza

Michigan Democrats challenge Biden, DNC on Gaza

U.S. President Joe Biden faces two long-shot opponents in Michigan's Democratic primary race on Tuesday, but his biggest challenge comes from a group of previous supporters who are asking voters to mark "uncommitted" on their

New York Democrat leaves Congressional Progressive Caucus after splitting with members over Israel

New York Democrat leaves Congressional Progressive Caucus after splitting with members over Israel

New York Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) has left the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) after splitting with members over their stance on the Israel-Hamas war. Torres, a staunch supporter of Israel, has left the CPC, a

Senate Democrat: Netanyahu ‘animated by his own domestic political interest’

Senate Democrat: Netanyahu ‘animated by his own domestic political interest’

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) on Sunday took a swipe at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, claiming he is motivated by “his own domestic political interest.” Bennet’s remarks were in response to Netanyahu’s latest rejection

US Democrats push Biden admin. over Gaza war civilian toll

US Democrats push Biden admin. over Gaza war civilian toll

Dozens of President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats signed a letter on Friday urging his administration to reaffirm that the U.S. strongly opposes "the forced and permanent displacement" of Palestinians from Gaza. The letter to , led