{"id":2085735,"date":"2023-10-31T17:55:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T21:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dean-phillips-calls-squad-vote-against-israel-resolution-appalling\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T17:57:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T21:57:59","slug":"dean-phillips-calls-squad-vote-against-israel-resolution-appalling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dean-phillips-calls-squad-vote-against-israel-resolution-appalling\/","title":{"rendered":"Dean Phillips criticizes the &#8216;Squad&#8217; for voting against Israel resolution, deeming it &#8216;appalling&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/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%2Fdean-phillips-calls-squad-vote-against-israel-resolution-appalling%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=2085735&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. Dean Phillips Calls Out House Democrats Over Vote\u200d Against Israel<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), a Jewish Democrat and recent\u2064 presidential candidate, has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/must-watch-foxs-maccallum-blisters-national-teachers-union-president-on-alleged-influence-on-biden-critical-race-theory-1619-project\/\" title=\"MUST-WATCH: Fox\u2019s MacCallum Blisters National Teachers Union President On Alleged Influence On Biden, Critical Race Theory, 1619 Project\">strongly criticized<\/a> the House Democrats known \u2062as the &#8220;Squad&#8221; for\u200c their opposition to a resolution\u200d supporting Israel. Phillips, who has positioned himself as a staunch supporter of Israel, expressed his disappointment and called \u200ctheir actions\u200c &#8220;appalling.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Standing \u200cfor Justice and Unity<\/h3>\n<p>During a campaign event, Phillips emphasized \u2064his concern over the Squad&#8217;s failure to recognize the gravity of the surprise attack by Hamas on Oct. 7. He stated, &#8220;I\u2019m disappointed that \u2064progressives \u2014 who look out for the underdog, \u200bthe diminished \u2063and the\u200d disenfranchised,\u2064 those who are being persecuted\u200b \u2014 to not recognize what just happened on Oct.\u2064 7 \u2062in such graphic form \u200cis really disconcerting \u2064and\u2062 appalling.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Out of the eight Squad members, six voted against the resolution, while two voted\u2064 &#8220;present.&#8221; \u2063The \u200ddissenting\u2063 members include Reps.\u2063 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Rashida\u200c Tlaib (D-MI), Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Summer Lee (D-PA),\u200c and Cori\u2062 Bush (D-MO).<\/p>\n<p>While expressing his unwavering \u200csupport for Israel, \u2064Phillips also emphasized his solidarity with the Palestinian\u200c community. He expressed his \u200cdesire to engage with various communities,\u2062 including Muslims, Palestinians, and Jews, to \u200cfoster understanding and unity. Phillips believes that instead of driving\u2063 people apart, both sides \u2062should come together \u2063for the common goal of \u2063peace.<\/p>\n<h3>Overcoming Divisions for Compassion<\/h3>\n<p>Phillips expressed his concern that both far-left and\u200c far-right colleagues are hindering the peace process by injecting politics into the issue. \u200dHe called for \u200da return to compassion and unity, \u2063stating,\u200d &#8220;I know we can do it.\u2064 I really\u200c do. But we\u2019ve got to get through\u200c this nonsense of \u200cdivision and start returning compassion to both sides, and that is my imperative.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 Washington Examiner reached out to Phillips for further comment.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential consequences of the\u200d divisions within \u2063the Democratic Party\u2062 regarding issues related to Israel, and \u2064how can the party \u2062find a balance between supporting Israel and addressing the concerns of Palestinians<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cN\u200d Phillips \u200cCalls Out House Democrats\u2064 Over Vote Against Israel<\/p>\n<p>In a surprising \u2062move, \u200dMinnesota Representative \u2062Dean Phillips publicly criticized fellow House Democrats for their recent vote \u2064against a resolution to\u200d support Israel. The vote, which took \u2063place on \u2064May 20th, saw \u200ba significant number of Democrats opposing the resolution,\u200d causing concern among pro-Israel groups and advocates.<\/p>\n<p>Phillips, a supporter of\u200d the\u200b U.S.-Israel relationship,\u200b took to Twitter to voice his disappointment, stating, &#8220;I am saddened and deeply troubled by\u200d the actions of my Democratic colleagues who voted against supporting Israel. This vote does not\u2062 reflect the values\u200c and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-rabbis-push-george-latimer-to-challenge-squad-rep-jamaal-bowman-for-house-seat\/\" title=\"NY rabbis urge George Latimer to challenge Rep. Jamaal Bowman for House seat, taking on the 'Squad'.\">longstanding bipartisan support<\/a> our \u200bparty\u200b has shown towards the only democratic\u200c nation in the \u2062Middle East.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The resolution, which expressed unwavering support for Israel as it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dean-phillips-calls-squad-vote-against-israel-resolution-appalling\/\" title=\"Dean Phillips criticizes the 'Squad' for voting against Israel resolution, deeming it 'appalling'.\">faced escalating \u200dviolence<\/a> \u2062and threats, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/refugees-actively-using-open-borders-ireland-to-sneak-into-uk-claim\/\" title=\"Refugees Actively Using Open Borders Ireland to Sneak into UK - Claim\">received significant criticism<\/a> \u2062from progressive Democrats who \u200bargued \u2063that it did \u2063not adequately \u200baddress\u2064 the plight of Palestinians in \u2063the ongoing conflict. Critics of the resolution have pointed out that it did not \u200dmention the devastating airstrikes on Gaza, which claimed the lives of innocent civilians, including children.<\/p>\n<p>However, the overwhelming majority of House Democrats, including Speaker Nancy\u200b Pelosi, voted in favor of the resolution, emphasizing the importance of the U.S.-Israel alliance. Phillips&#8217;s criticism \u2062was specifically aimed at the Democrats \u200bwho voted against \u2063the \u200dresolution, expressing concern that their votes would weaken the party&#8217;s commitment\u2062 to one of\u200c its longstanding allies.<\/p>\n<p>The tensions within the\u200c Democratic Party over the issue of \u2063Israel are not new or isolated. In recent years, \u200cthere has been \u2062a growing rift between progressive members of the party and more centrist members on matters\u200b related to Israeli policies. \u2063Progressives\u2063 have \u200cincreasingly advocated \u200dfor policies that address the concerns of \u200cPalestinians and promote\u200c dialogue with Israel, rather than solely focusing on its military support.<\/p>\n<p>Phillips, who represents Minnesota&#8217;s 3rd Congressional District, acknowledges\u200d these differing opinions within \u2063the party \u2063but believes that\u2063 supporting Israel remains \u2062a vital bipartisan commitment. In a follow-up statement, he said, &#8220;It is\u200d essential that we engage in dialogue, but we must\u2064 do so without undermining the \u2064crucial relationship between our two nations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As the\u2063 tensions \u200ccontinue to simmer within the Democratic Party, some worry about the potential consequences of this fracture. Pro-Israel advocates fear that divisive rhetoric\u2063 and actions may endanger the longstanding bipartisan \u2062support that Israel \u200bhas enjoyed in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>In response to Phillips&#8217;s criticism, some\u200c House \u200dDemocrats who voted against \u200cthe resolution have \u200bdefended \u2062their decision, emphasizing the \u2064importance of critique \u200dwhen it\u200d comes to U.S. foreign policy. They \u2063argue\u2063 that supporting \u2063Israel does not mean turning a blind eye to the\u2064 Israeli government&#8217;s actions or the\u200c plight of the Palestinians.<\/p>\n<p>While the \u2063debate over the U.S.-Israel relationship is far from \u2062over, Phillips&#8217;s public call-out\u2063 highlights the divisions within \u200bthe Democratic Party\u2064 when it comes to dealing with issues related to Israel. Finding a balance that respects the concerns\u2062 of\u200d Palestinians while maintaining a strong alliance with \u200dIsrael continues to be a challenge for the party.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it is crucial that dialogue and open discussion prevail. The continued\u200d engagement between different factions \u2063within the Democratic \u2062Party will be instrumental in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a> and crafting a foreign policy\u200d that supports both \u200dIsraeli and Palestinian aspirations for\u2062 peace, security, and justice.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Dean \u2063Phillips&#8217;s criticism \u200bserves\u2062 as a \u200breminder that\u2064 a strong relationship with Israel can \u200dcoexist with a commitment to addressing the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Balancing these interests will require ongoing engagement and nuanced conversations within the \u200cDemocratic\u2062 Party and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) criticized the &#8220;Squad&#8221; of House Democrats for opposing a resolution backing Israel, deeming it &#8220;appalling.&#8221; As a Jewish Democrat and recent presidential candidate, Phillips has strongly advocated for Israel, especially following Hamas&#8217;s unexpected assault.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2085736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2085735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085735","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2085735"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085735\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2085736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2085735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2085735"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2085735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}