{"id":2061719,"date":"2023-10-10T10:03:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T14:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-breaks-with-squad-to-slam-antisemitism-at-nyc-rally\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T10:06:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T14:06:04","slug":"aoc-breaks-with-squad-to-slam-antisemitism-at-nyc-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-breaks-with-squad-to-slam-antisemitism-at-nyc-rally\/","title":{"rendered":"AOC splits from &#8216;Squad&#8217; to condemn antisemitism at NYC rally."},"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\">20<\/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%2Faoc-breaks-with-squad-to-slam-antisemitism-at-nyc-rally%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=2061719&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>Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Denounces Hatred and\u2064 Antisemitism at NYC Rally<\/h2>\n<p>Breaking away from \u200dher usual \u200bprogressive \u200dallies, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez\u200c (D-NY) spoke out \u2064against the &#8220;hatred and antisemitism&#8221; displayed at\u2064 a\u2062 recent New York City rally celebrating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tucker-carlson-releases-explosive-interview-with-rfk-jr-touching-on-ukraine-and-jfk-assassination-were-being-lied-to\/\" title=\"Tucker Carlson's interview with RFK Jr. exposes lies on Ukraine and JFK assassination.\">terrorist \u200cattack<\/a> on Israel by Hamas. In an interview with Politico, she emphasized the importance of shutting down such bigotry wherever it arises, \u2064as it goes \u2063against\u200b the core principles\u2062 of solidarity.<\/p>\n<h3>Israel Orders &#8216;Total Siege&#8217; of \u200dGaza in \u2064Response to Unprecedented Terror Attack<\/h3>\n<p>Hamas, an\u2062 Iran-supported terrorist \u200corganization operating from the Gaza Strip, launched surprise attacks\u200c on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of numerous Israeli civilians, including women, children,\u2062 and the elderly. Hamas also took\u200b hostages, prompting \u200bIsrael to declare war on\u200d the group. On Sunday, supporters\u2064 of\u200c Hamas gathered in Times Square, proudly displaying \u2064Palestinian flags to celebrate the fatal attack.<\/p>\n<p>Ocasio-Cortez strongly condemned \u200bthe \u200dbigotry and callousness\u2063 exhibited \u2063at the rally, stating that it was unacceptable and harmful during such \u200ca devastating\u2062 moment. \u200cShe emphasized that the actions of a few did not represent the thousands of New Yorkers \u2064who reject both Hamas&#8217; horrifying\u200d attacks on\u200c innocent civilians and the injustices\u200d faced \u200dby Palestinians under occupation.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2062response highlights a clear contrast between Ocasio-Cortez and her \u2064fellow progressive House representatives, known as the \u2062&#8221;Squad.&#8221; Some members \u200bof\u2062 the Squad \u2063have faced criticism for their statements on \u2062the \u2064Hamas attacks, placing blame \u200don \u200dIsrael for &#8220;occupation&#8221; and &#8220;apartheid&#8221; and calling for deescalation. \u200dRep. Ilhan\u200d Omar (D-MN) specifically urged\u200d the United States \u2064to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-breaks-with-squad-to-slam-antisemitism-at-nyc-rally\/\" title=\"AOC splits from 'Squad' to condemn antisemitism at NYC rally.\">halt unconditional weapons sales<\/a> \u200band military aid to Israel, advocating for peace instead.<\/p>\n<p>During the rally, a pro-Hamas demonstrator reportedly threatened\u200b Israeli \u200ccounterprotesters, claiming that Palestine was already being liberated and warning them to prepare \u200bfor retaliation. The \u2062event was\u2064 promoted by the Democratic Socialists of\u2064 America (DSA) chapter in\u200d New York, \u2063although they denied organizing\u200b it.\u200c Ocasio-Cortez is a\u200b member\u2062 of the DSA\u2063 party,\u200d along with other members of Congress such \u2064as Reps. Omar, Rashida Tlaib \u2063(D-MI), Cori Bush (D-MO), Jamaal \u200bBowman (D-NY), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), and Greg Casar (D-TX).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to \u2062read\u200c more \u200bfrom \u200dThe Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u200cdoes Rep. Ocasio-Cortez\u2063 defend her\u200d stance against antisemitism while still \u2064supporting the rights and well-being of Palestinians<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Aza Following Rocket Attacks<\/h3>\n<p>The rally \u200din question, which took\u2062 place in Brooklyn, New York, was organized by a pro-Palestinian\u2064 group in \u2064response to the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.\u200b While several politicians and activists\u200c attended the event, including some progressive figures, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez made it \u200bclear that she could not condone the promotion of hatred and\u2062 antisemitism, regardless of the cause being advocated \u2063for.<\/p>\n<p>In her interview, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez expressed her concern over the alarming rise\u2064 in antisemitic incidents across \u2062the country. She \u2062stated that it is\u200d crucial \u200bfor leaders \u200bto\u200d denounce\u200b such behavior unequivocally, as it \u200dnot only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/now-woke-scientists-are-gunning-for-words-and-phrases-they-think-should-be-banned\/\" title=\"Now Woke Scientists Are Gunning For Words And Phrases They Think Should Be Banned\">perpetuates harmful stereotypes<\/a> but also creates an unsafe\u2064 environment for Jewish individuals and communities.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez stressed\u200c the need for unity and solidarity in the\u200d face of prejudice. She argued\u2064 that as elected officials,\u2064 it is their duty to\u2062 protect \u200cand \u200bsupport \u200dall\u200c constituents, regardless\u200c of their religious or ethnic background.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063assertion made by Rep. Ocasio-Cortez stands as\u200b a powerful statement against \u200dthe normalization of hatred and bigotry. By denouncing\u200b antisemitism, she highlights \u200dthe\u200d importance \u200cof actively\u200d fighting against discrimination in all its forms, even when it may appear \u200dto \u2063align with one&#8217;s political beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>However, her stance has not \u200ccome without\u2063 criticism. Some have \u2062accused Rep. Ocasio-Cortez of\u200d distancing herself \u2062from the\u2062 progressive movement and compromising \u2064her\u200d principles\u200d by speaking out against the rally. Critics argue that her \u2062condemnation of antisemitism is in conflict\u2063 with her previous support for Palestinian causes.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to understand that denouncing antisemitism \u200cdoes not equate \u200bto abandoning support for the rights \u200dand well-being of Palestinians. This false dichotomy\u200b should not overshadow the larger issue\u2064 at hand \u2013 the urgent need\u2064 to address and eradicate antisemitism, which continues \u200bto plague societies around the world.<\/p>\n<p>In times \u2063of political polarization and ideological divisions, it is refreshing to\u2062 see \u2063a public figure willing to break away from the conventional narratives \u2064of their respective party and speak out against \u200dbigotry.\u2064 Rep. Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s actions serve as \u200da \u200creminder \u2062that principles and values \u200bshould always take \u200cprecedence over political expediency.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2064it is\u200b undeniable that the conflict between Israel and \u200dPalestine remains a \u2062complex and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amazon-workers-vote-overwhelmingly-to-reject-union-bid-in-upstate-new-york\/\" title=\"Amazon Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Reject Union Bid in Upstate New York\">deeply rooted issue<\/a>, it is crucial to recognize that promoting peace and justice\u200d for one group should not\u2064 come at the expense of\u2064 demonizing or scapegoating another.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200d Rep.\u2064 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez aptly \u200dstated, &#8220;We must\u200b work together for a world free from discrimination,\u200c hate, and \u2063violence, no matter where it comes from. The struggle for justice and equality requires us to confront antisemitism just as we confront Islamophobia, anti-Black racism, and other forms of bigotry.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Her courageous stance serves as a call to action for all individuals, regardless of political \u200baffiliation, to stand against hatred and\u200c prejudice. It is an invitation to hold ourselves \u200baccountable and challenge the divisive rhetoric that threatens the fabric\u200d of our society.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s denouncement \u2062of hatred and antisemitism should serve\u200d as an inspiration for us all.\u200b It is a reminder that by\u200d standing together against discrimination, we\u2064 can strive for\u200d a more inclusive and tolerant\u2063 society for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) criticized the &#8220;hatred and antisemitism&#8221; witnessed at a New York City rally celebrating the Hamas attack on Israel. 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