{"id":2100270,"date":"2023-11-15T20:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T01:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-aoc-leads-democrats-in-turning-up-pressure-on-biden-for-ceasefire-in-gaza\/"},"modified":"2023-11-15T20:35:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T01:35:33","slug":"israel-war-aoc-leads-democrats-in-turning-up-pressure-on-biden-for-ceasefire-in-gaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-aoc-leads-democrats-in-turning-up-pressure-on-biden-for-ceasefire-in-gaza\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel war: AOC leads Democrats in turning up pressure on Biden for ceasefire in Gaza"},"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\">30<\/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%2Fisrael-war-aoc-leads-democrats-in-turning-up-pressure-on-biden-for-ceasefire-in-gaza%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=2100270&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 Democrats \u2063Urge Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza to Protect Children&#8217;s Rights<\/h2>\n<p>Twenty-four House Democrats, including Reps. Alexandria\u2063 Ocasio Cortez,\u200d Mark Pocan, and Betty McCollum, have sent a letter to \u200bPresident Joe Biden, \u200bcalling for an urgent ceasefire in \u200cGaza. They <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-express-deep-concerns-over-u-s-olympic-athletes-plans-to-protest-during-games\/\" title=\"House Republicans express deep concerns over U.S. Olympic athletes\u2019 plans to protest during games\">express deep concern<\/a> \u2062about \u2063the escalating war and the grave\u200c violations against children, highlighting\u2063 the alarming number of child casualties and missing children. The letter emphasizes \u2062the need for a robust bilateral ceasefire to prevent further loss\u2062 of civilian life and to avoid \u200cdragging the \u200dUnited States into a dangerous conflict in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<h3>Democratic Party Divisions on Israel&#8217;s War<\/h3>\n<p>This pressure on \u2062President Biden reflects the divisions within the Democratic Party regarding their support\u2063 for Israel and its actions against Hamas. While Biden reaffirmed the U.S.&#8217;s alliance with Israel, progressive members of the \u2063&#8221;Squad&#8221; have been vocal in \u2063criticizing Israel&#8217;s retaliatory assault on Gaza. The letter comes after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-aoc-leads-democrats-in-turning-up-pressure-on-biden-for-ceasefire-in-gaza\/\" title=\"Israel war: AOC leads Democrats in turning up pressure on Biden for ceasefire in Gaza\">bipartisan closed-door\u2062 screening<\/a> of graphic footage of \u2064Hamas&#8217;s attack,\u2064 which left many\u200b lawmakers visibly\u200b shaken.<\/p>\n<h3>Progressives Call \u200cfor Ceasefire in\u200b Gaza<\/h3>\n<p>Members of\u2064 the Squad, including Rep. Rashida Tlaib,\u2062 the only Palestinian American member of Congress, continue to demand\u200d a ceasefire. They refuse to be intimidated or silenced, vowing to save lives and push for humanitarian relief. The \u2063tension within the party&#8217;s left flank is \u200devident, as liberal constituents and the public increasingly support a ceasefire and more humanitarian aid.<\/p>\n<h3>Senate Democrats and Republican Divisions<\/h3>\n<p>Senate Democrats have been less outspoken\u2062 on the\u200d issue, with Sen. Bernie Sanders advocating for an extended humanitarian pause instead of a ceasefire. However, Sen. Dick Durbin has \u2062become the first Senate Democrat to support a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for the \u2063release of all \u200chostages. Republican lawmakers remain divided over\u200d aid\u200d to Israel and Ukraine, with some questioning aid to Israel while denouncing calls for a ceasefire.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the pressure on President Biden to \u200ctake action \u2062and address\u200c the growing civilian \u2062casualties \u200bin Gaza continues\u2063 to mount. The public&#8217;s support for a ceasefire is increasing, and lawmakers \u200cfrom both parties are grappling with the complex dynamics of the Israel-Hamas conflict.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200bWhat steps can be taken to uphold international humanitarian \u2062law and protect\u2062 the\u200d rights of vulnerable populations during the conflict?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063Casualties in the\u2064 ongoing conflict. The representatives emphasize the need to prioritize the protection of children&#8217;s rights and call\u200d on\u2062 President Biden to use his influence to bring about an immediate end \u2062to the violence.<\/p>\n<p>The letter starts by acknowledging the\u2062 longstanding conflict between Israel \u200dand Palestine and\u200c the devastating impact \u200dit has had on\u200d the lives of innocent civilians, particularly \u2064children. It underscores the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/western-leaders-urge-adherence-to-humanitarian-law-amid-israel-hamas-war\/\" title=\"Western leaders call for respect of humanitarian law during Israel-Hamas conflict.\">upholding international humanitarian law<\/a> and \u200densuring the protection \u200cof human rights, especially those of vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n<p>The House Democrats express their distress over \u200cthe alarming number of\u2063 child casualties resulting\u200c from the violence in Gaza. They\u200c emphasize that \u2062innocent children bear the brunt of the conflict, suffering from physical\u2064 injuries, trauma, displacement, and\u2062 the loss of\u200d loved ones. \u2062These children are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/not-again-biden-compares-losing-his-son-to-israelis-who-had-family-slaughtered-by-terrorists\/\" title=\"Biden's Pain: Comparing Son's Loss to Israeli Tragedy\">enduring unimaginable pain<\/a> and will \u2064carry the\u200b scars of this conflict for the rest of their lives.<\/p>\n<p>The representatives highlight \u2064the obligations of both Israel and\u200d Hamas\u200d to ensure the safety and well-being of children under the United Nations Convention on\u2064 the Rights of the Child. They point out the \u200bnumerous reports documenting the killing and injuring of children, the destruction of schools and \u2064hospitals, and the disruption of essential services. \u2063These actions\u2062 flagrantly violate the basic principles of child protection and human rights.<\/p>\n<p>Given the urgency of the situation, the House Democrats urge\u200b President Biden \u2063to take\u200d immediate \u2063action. They request that \u200bPresident Biden leverage the strong diplomatic relationship between the United States and Israel to\u2064 promote an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. They emphasize the responsibility of the United States as\u200b a global leader \u200cto advocate\u200c for\u200b peace and security \u200band to protect \u200cthe \u200drights of children caught in the crossfire.<\/p>\n<p>The representatives praise President Biden&#8217;s recent \u200dstatements expressing support for a ceasefire \u200band call for him to further intensify\u2062 his \u200cefforts. They urge him to\u2064 engage\u2064 with\u2062 leaders\u200b in the region, including Israeli and Palestinian officials, to mediate a truce and lead negotiations towards a lasting\u200d peace.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the House Democrats call on the \u2064President to provide relief and support to the affected \u200bchildren \u2062and their families. They encourage\u2064 the\u2063 administration to allocate humanitarian aid to Gaza and facilitate access to essential services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-life-sidewalk-counselor-testifies-at-jackson-hearing\/\" title=\"Pro-Life Sidewalk Counselor Testifies At Jackson Hearing\">including medical care<\/a>, psychosocial support, and education.\u200b They emphasize the importance of prioritizing the \u200brights and well-being of Gaza&#8217;s children \u200bin all relief efforts.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the House Democrats appeal to President Biden to act\u2062 swiftly\u200d and decisively in pursuit of an\u200c immediate ceasefire in Gaza. They urge him to prioritize the protection of children&#8217;s rights and \u200duse his influence\u2062 to bring an end to the violence and suffering. The \u2062representatives emphasize that the United States has\u2064 a moral obligation \u2064to advocate for peace and security, particularly for the most vulnerable members \u2063of society. Only \u2064through collective efforts can we hope to provide \u200ba better future \u200dfor the innocent children caught in the midst of this devastating conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twenty-four House Democrats, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and Mark Pocan, penned a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to prioritize an immediate Gaza ceasefire. They highlighted the urgent need to address the escalating civilian casualties and protect children&#8217;s rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2100271,"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-2100270","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\/2100270","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=2100270"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2100270\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2100271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2100270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2100270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2100270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}