{"id":2098067,"date":"2023-11-13T23:16:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T04:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/squad-democrats-double-down-on-israel-we-are-bound-by-our-faith-to-demand-a-cease-fire\/"},"modified":"2023-11-13T23:18:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T04:18:18","slug":"squad-democrats-double-down-on-israel-we-are-bound-by-our-faith-to-demand-a-cease-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/squad-democrats-double-down-on-israel-we-are-bound-by-our-faith-to-demand-a-cease-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"Squad Democrats double down on Israel: &#8216;We are bound by our faith to demand a cease-fire&#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\">32<\/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%2Fsquad-democrats-double-down-on-israel-we-are-bound-by-our-faith-to-demand-a-cease-fire%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=2098067&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>House &#8220;Squad&#8221; Members Stand \u2063Firm on Gaza Ceasefire<\/h2>\n<p>Despite facing opposition from their\u200d own party, the members of \u200cthe House &#8220;Squad&#8221; \u2063are unwavering in their calls \u200cfor\u200c a ceasefire in Gaza. Their \u200cdetermination to\u200d end the violence has even led them to \u2063join forces\u2062 with the Jewish\u2063 &#8220;Rabbis for Ceasefire&#8221; group at a\u200b rally in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), \u2064Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Rashida \u2064Tlaib (D-MI), and \u200cCori Bush (D-MO) took the stage to deliver powerful speeches, expressing their support for the group and condemning the war in Gaza.<\/p>\n<h3>Loss of\u2062 Life and the Call for \u200bCeasefire<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;The loss of life we have witnessed in just five weeks is beyond comprehension,&#8221; stated Pressley \u200cpassionately. &#8220;Entire generations of Palestinian families have been wiped out. Vengeance cannot be the basis of our foreign policy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Pressley continued, &#8220;There is no justification for subjecting \u200dthe Palestinian people, from\u2064 the elderly \u2062to the\u2063 infants, to collective punishment. As\u200b people\u200c of faith, we believe that we are all God&#8217;s children,\u2063 regardless\u200b of our nationality or religion. We have a moral obligation to protect and\u2064 save\u2064 lives. The mandate is clear \u2064\u2013 \u200dceasefire\u200d now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges and Faith<\/h3>\n<p>Bowman expressed his disappointment\u200d at being unable to visit any synagogues since his\u2062 ceasefire advocacy,\u2064 as he faced criticism from twenty-six\u2062 rabbis who denounced him.<\/p>\n<p>Omar \u200cquestioned the credibility of faith leaders who failed to call for a ceasefire,\u2064 emphasizing\u200b the importance \u2063of\u2062 unity in seeking an end to the war.<\/p>\n<h3>Personal Connections and Faith<\/h3>\n<p>Ocasio-Cortez shared how her upbringing and close friendships with\u2063 Jewish \u200bindividuals have\u2064 deeply influenced her perspective. She argued that advocating for \u200da ceasefire aligns with Jewish values.<\/p>\n<p>Bush passionately rejected the labels\u2062 of &#8220;anti-Israel&#8221; and &#8220;antisemitic,&#8221; asserting that \u2064her faith compels her\u200c to demand a \u200cceasefire.<\/p>\n<p>These members of the House &#8220;Squad&#8221; remain \u200dsteadfast in their commitment \u2064to ending the violence and \u200bbringing\u200c about \u200da much-needed \u2062ceasefire in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the House &#8220;Squad&#8221; demonstrated the power \u2063of grassroots activism and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tennessee-gop-establishment-pushes-bill-to-hamstring-challengers-and-doxx-conservative-donors\/\" title=\"Tennessee GOP Establishment Pushes Bill To Hamstring Challengers And Doxx Conservative Donors\">holding elected officials accountable<\/a> in demanding justice for the Palestinian \u200bpeople<\/h2>\n<p><span>  And steadfastness in their stance highlights the urgency\u200c and importance of\u200d addressing the ongoing crisis in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The House &#8220;Squad&#8221; refers to \u2063a group\u200b of progressive lawmakers in the United States Congress, including Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and \u2063Ayanna Pressley. These members have\u2064 been vocal advocates for social and justice issues, often challenging the status quo and \u200dpushing for\u200b progressive policies.<\/p>\n<p>In recent weeks, the escalating violence between Israel and Palestine in Gaza has captured the world&#8217;s attention. The death toll continues to\u2064 rise, with civilians, including children, bearing the brunt of the conflict. As the international community debates the appropriate response, the House &#8220;Squad&#8221; has taken a\u200b strong stand in demanding an immediate ceasefire.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the divisive nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the House &#8220;Squad&#8221; has \u2064been unwavering in their calls for de-escalation and dialogue. They argue\u200c that the continuous bombardment and loss of innocent lives are unacceptable\u2064 and morally reprehensible. They believe that both parties must come to the negotiating table \u200band find a solution that respects the rights and\u200b dignity of all involved.<\/p>\n<p>Their stance on the issue, however, has faced opposition within their own party. Some Democrats argue that the conflict is deeply complex and that \u2062taking sides could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/squad-democrats-double-down-on-israel-we-are-bound-by-our-faith-to-demand-a-cease-fire\/\" title=\"Squad Democrats double down on Israel: 'We are bound by our faith to demand a cease-fire'\">complicate \u200congoing diplomatic efforts<\/a>. Others fear backlash from more conservative members\u200b of Congress and lobby groups who traditionally support Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the pushback, the House &#8220;Squad&#8221; continues to \u2062use their platform and influence to advocate \u2062for peace and justice in Gaza. They have shown courage and \u2063leadership in\u2062 speaking out against\u200d the \u200catrocities that have unfolded in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Their unwavering \u2063commitment to justice\u200b stems from\u2063 their own experiences and\u200b backgrounds. Representatives\u2064 Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Tlaib, and Pressley are all women of color and have faced their fair share of adversity. Their \u2063empathy and understanding of the suffering experienced \u2062by marginalized communities drive their determination \u200bto fight for those who have been silenced and oppressed.<\/p>\n<p>Their calls for a ceasefire go beyond mere\u200c symbolism. They understand that their influence as members of Congress can make a difference in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-posts-glenn-kessler-deserves-four-pinocchios-for-his-botched-biden-burisma-fact-check\/\" title=\"Glenn Kessler of the Washington Post earns four 'Pinocchios' for his flawed Biden-Burisma fact check.\">shaping \u2064public opinion<\/a> and policy. \u200dThey \u2062are \u2063leveraging their positions to advocate for an end to the violence and to push for a just resolution to the \u2062Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They are reminding the world\u2064 that innocent lives are at\u2064 stake and that the international community has a responsibility \u2062to intervene and protect those most vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>Their unwavering stance on\u200b the Gaza\u200d ceasefire demonstrates the power of\u200d grassroots activism and the importance of holding elected officials accountable. They have not wavered in the face of opposition, but rather have continued to amplify their message, demanding \u200dthat the plight of\u2062 the Palestinian people be recognized and addressed.<\/p>\n<p>The House &#8220;Squad&#8221; \u2064members serve as\u2064 an inspiration to those who believe in justice and fairness. Their \u200csolidarity with the people of Gaza sends a powerful message that even\u2063 in the face of adversity, it is essential to stand up for what is right.<\/p>\n<p>As the international community continues to grapple with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the House &#8220;Squad&#8221; \u2064reminds us that the struggle\u200c for peace and justice requires unwavering determination. It is through the voices \u2064and actions of individuals like them \u200cthat meaningful change\u200c can be achieved. Their \u2063bold stance \u200don the Gaza ceasefire \u200bserves as\u200b a reminder that silence in \u200cthe face of injustice is not an option, and \u200dthat \u2064the path\u200c to\u2063 peace begins with empathy,\u2064 understanding, and a demand \u2063for\u200c justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Members of the House &#8220;Squad&#8221; are doubling down on their calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, despite pushback from their party&#8217;s establishment. Facing accusations of antisemitism, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and Cori Bush (D-MO) joined the Jewish &#8220;Rabbis for Ceasefire&#8221; group at a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2098068,"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-2098067","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\/2098067","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=2098067"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2098067\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2098068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2098067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2098067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2098067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}