{"id":2059610,"date":"2023-10-08T10:54:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T14:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cori-bush-becomes-latest-dem-calling-for-peace-on-both-sides-as-hamas-attack-on-israel-continues\/"},"modified":"2023-10-08T10:56:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T14:56:59","slug":"cori-bush-becomes-latest-dem-calling-for-peace-on-both-sides-as-hamas-attack-on-israel-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cori-bush-becomes-latest-dem-calling-for-peace-on-both-sides-as-hamas-attack-on-israel-continues\/","title":{"rendered":"Cori Bush joins Dems urging peace amid ongoing Hamas attack on Israel."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcori-bush-becomes-latest-dem-calling-for-peace-on-both-sides-as-hamas-attack-on-israel-continues%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2059610&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Democratic Lawmakers and\u200c Organizations Call for Peace Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict<\/h2>\n<p>As the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas intensifies, more Democratic lawmakers and organizations \u2062are stepping \u200bforward to address the situation \u2062and\u2062 advocate for peace \u2062on\u2064 both \u2064sides. The recent rocket\u200b attacks launched \u200bby the Palestinian terrorist group from Gaza into Israel \u2064have \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-senator-seeks-to-expose-ccps-authoritarian-ambition\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Senator Seeks to Expose CCP\u2019s Authoritarian Ambition\">sparked widespread concern<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Several Democratic leaders have condemned the attack on Israel, while others\u2063 are urging for a broader return to order without assigning\u2063 blame to either side. The\u2064 Israeli military has confirmed that Hamas is holding soldiers and civilians hostage \u2062following\u2064 the surprise attack.<\/p>\n<h3>Democratic Leaders Express Heartbreak and Call for Ceasefire<\/h3>\n<p>Representative Cori\u200b Bush\u2064 (D-MO) expressed her deep sorrow over the \u200b&#8221;ongoing violence \u2063in Palestine and Israel&#8221; and mourned the loss \u2064of life on both sides. In a statement shared on X, formerly known as \u2062Twitter, Bush\u200c strongly condemned the targeting of civilians and called for an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation to prevent further loss of life.<\/p>\n<p>Bush emphasized \u200bthe need to prioritize saving lives while working\u2063 towards a just and lasting peace\u2064 that ensures\u2062 safety for everyone in the region. She stressed that violations of human rights should not be used\u200b to justify further violations, as a military response will only worsen the suffering of Palestinians and Israelis\u200c alike.<\/p>\n<p>Joining\u2063 the chorus of Democratic voices, Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) called for an end to the \u200c&#8221;deadly violence that is killing and traumatizing\u200b generations\u2064 of Israelis and Palestinians alike.&#8221; He specifically \u200chighlighted the\u200d blockade of \u200bGaza as \u2064a source of \u2064immense suffering.<\/p>\n<p>Representative\u200b Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) described the attack as &#8220;devastating&#8221; for those \u2064who \u2063seek lasting peace\u200b and respect for\u2062 human rights in Israel\u200c and Palestine. \u200dShe condemned the \u2062Hamas assault and expressed her support for a peaceful resolution.<\/p>\n<h3>Democratic Socialists of America Stand in Solidarity with Palestine<\/h3>\n<p>The Democratic\u2064 Socialists of America (DSA) released a statement expressing their \u2062unwavering solidarity with Palestine. They\u200c attributed\u2064 Hamas&#8217;s attack to Israel&#8217;s apartheid regime and unequivocally condemned the killing of \u2063all\u200d civilians. \u2064The \u200bDSA\u2062 emphasized the \u200bimportance of respecting international \u2062human rights law while acknowledging the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-had-dinner-with-burisma-exec-according-to-hunter-biden-associate-his-team-said-it-never-happened\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden's associate claims Joe Biden dined with Burisma exec, but Biden's team denies it.\">long-standing denial<\/a> of Palestinians&#8217; right to \u2062self-determination by\u200c the Israeli state.<\/p>\n<p>These statements\u200d from Representative\u2063 Bush and other members of\u200d the \u200d&#8221;Squad&#8221; differ from President Joe Biden&#8217;s stance, as he \u200bdefended Israel&#8217;s right to retaliate against Hamas\u200d using military force.<\/p>\n<p>Following\u200b the Hamas assault, the \u200dIsraeli military mobilized\u2062 reservists and conducted airstrikes on\u200d suspected \u200cHamas bases and command posts \u200din densely populated Gaza. The Palestinian Health\u200c Ministry reported 313 deaths and 1,990 injuries in\u2064 Gaza due\u2063 to Israeli airstrikes, while the Israeli Health Ministry stated\u200b that at least 600 people have died and 2,000 others are\u200d injured in Israel as of Sunday morning. The Israeli Embassy to the United States\u2062 also reported over \u2064100 soldiers and civilians being \u200bkidnapped in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, \u200d <a href=\"link\">click\u2064 here<\/a> \u200b to read the full article from\u200b The\u2064 Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps are Democratic organizations like J Street and MoveOn urging both Palestinians and Israelis to take in order\u200b to achieve a ceasefire\u200d and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/debunking-the-four-biggest-lies-youve-been-told-about-israel\/\" title=\"Debunking The Four Biggest Lies You\u2019ve Been Told About Israel\">long-term peace<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b And Israelis alike.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b\u200bRepresentative Ilhan Omar \u2063(D-MN) also expressed her concern, calling for an end to the violence \u200cand a return to negotiations. She acknowledged the root \u2063causes of the conflict,\u2064 including the forced eviction of Palestinians\u2062 in\u200c East Jerusalem and the perpetuation of the Israeli occupation, and stressed the importance of\u200b addressing these underlying \u200dissues to achieve\u200d long-term peace.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b\u200bSenator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) issued a statement condemning the attacks and urging the \u2062United States government to act as \u2064an\u2064 honest broker\u200b in the peace process. \u2064Sanders emphasized\u2062 the need \u2064for stronger diplomatic efforts to bring both parties to the negotiating table and find a \u2062sustainable\u2062 solution that respects the rights and dignity of both\u200d Palestinians and Israelis.<\/p>\n<h3>Organizations Stand\u2063 in Solidarity with Peace<\/h3>\n<p>\u200b\u200bSeveral Democratic organizations have also joined in\u2062 calling for peace and de-escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict. J Street, \u2064a\u200c pro-Israel, pro-peace advocacy group, released a statement urging both sides to take immediate steps towards a ceasefire. They\u200d emphasized the importance of diplomatic solutions and highlighted \u2063the need for the international community to\u200c support efforts that prioritize the safety\u2062 and security of all people in\u200c the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b\u200bMoveOn, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cori-bush-becomes-latest-dem-calling-for-peace-on-both-sides-as-hamas-attack-on-israel-continues\/\" title=\"Cori Bush joins Dems urging peace amid ongoing Hamas attack on Israel.\">progressive public policy advocacy\u2062 organization<\/a>, echoed this\u2063 sentiment and called for an\u2063 end to the\u200b violence. They emphasized the need for cross-cultural \u200cdialogue and understanding, and urged leaders on all sides to consider the humanitarian consequences of\u2064 their actions.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion: A Call for Peace and Diplomacy<\/h3>\n<p>The recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas has garnered attention from \u2062Democratic lawmakers\u200c and organizations, who\u2062 are voicing their support for \u200bpeace and de-escalation. By condemning the attacks, advocating for ceasefires, and calling for a comprehensive resolution to the \u200cunderlying issues, \u2063these leaders and organizations are emphasizing the importance of\u200c diplomacy\u200c and dialogue\u200b in bringing an end to the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>As the international \u200ccommunity watches \u2064the situation \u2062unfold, Democratic lawmakers and organizations are urging for a more nuanced and inclusive approach \u2064to seeking peace. By acknowledging the suffering\u200d and rights of both Palestinians and \u2062Israelis, and by pushing for a\u2062 just and lasting peace, they are\u2064 working towards \u2063a future that \u200densures the safety, security, and dignity of all\u200b parties involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More Democrats and groups respond to Israel-Hamas conflict, urging peace amid Palestinian rocket attacks. 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