{"id":2101168,"date":"2023-11-16T17:26:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T22:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/squad-signals-strategy-for-fending-off-pro-israel-democrats-look-to-jeffries\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T17:27:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T22:27:46","slug":"squad-signals-strategy-for-fending-off-pro-israel-democrats-look-to-jeffries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/squad-signals-strategy-for-fending-off-pro-israel-democrats-look-to-jeffries\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Squad&#8217; signals strategy for fending off pro-Israel Democrats: Look to Jeffries"},"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\">22<\/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-signals-strategy-for-fending-off-pro-israel-democrats-look-to-jeffries%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=2101168&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; Democrats Seek Protection\u200b from Pro-Israel\u200b Attacks<\/h2>\n<p>House Minority\u2062 Leader \u200cHakeem Jeffries \u2062(D-NY) has emerged as the defender for \u200cHouse &#8220;Squad&#8221; \u200bDemocrats against pro-Israel Democrats. The Squad, a group of progressive lawmakers, has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/josh-hawley-becomes-gop-cash-cow-despite-dem-targeting\/\" title=\"Josh Hawley Becomes \u2018GOP Cash Cow\u2019 Despite Dem Targeting\">faced intense criticism<\/a> for their stance \u200bon the Gaza\u2062 conflict,\u2062 with frequent vocalizations against Israel and calls for a ceasefire. Rep. \u200bRashida Tlaib (D-MI), one of the most outspoken\u200d members, faced censure when pro-Israel Democrats joined Republicans in voting against her. Pro-Israel groups have even pledged to support primary \u200cchallengers against other Squad members.<\/p>\n<h3>Jeffries Pledges to Protect Incumbents<\/h3>\n<p>During a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-a-biden-impeachment-inquiry-can-help-and-harm-mccarthy\/\" title=\"The impact of a Biden impeachment inquiry on McCarthy: Pros and cons.\">closed-door \u2063meeting<\/a> last week, Jeffries, known for his support of Israel,\u200b made a commitment to\u200d defend incumbents in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-cruz-donald-j-trump-aint-going-anywhere\/\" title=\"Sen. Cruz: Donald J. Trump ain\u2019t going anywhere\">upcoming election cycle<\/a>, \u2062as reported by\u200c Politico. However, the biggest challenge he faces, and the Squad&#8217;s main demand, is convincing the \u2064influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) to refrain from spending money on Democratic primaries against them. \u2063Rep. Summer Lee\u2063 (D-PA) \u200cexpressed hope that Jeffries \u200bwould speak out \u2064just as urgently \u200dand aggressively\u200d as those who \u2064oppose them.<\/p>\n<p>AIPAC is projected to spend $100 million in primaries against Squad members, causing concern among progressive House Democrats\u200b like Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA). Jayapal emphasized the impact \u200cthis could have on funding for other crucial\u2064 districts. She stressed the importance of making it clear to AIPAC that they must back down and that the Squad will vigorously defend its members.<\/p>\n<h3>Accusations of Racism and Primary \u200cChallenges<\/h3>\n<p>Some Squad members, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), have accused their\u2064 critics of racism. Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the racial targeting faced by many members and emphasized the need for strong leadership to \u200cprotect them from \u200dsuch attacks. Reps. Cori Bush (D-MO), Jamaal Bowman\u2064 (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), and Lee are all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-key-races-to-watch-in-ohios-primary\/\" title=\"The Key Races To Watch In Ohio\u2019s Primary\">facing primary challengers<\/a> in their respective districts.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can \u200bopen \u2064and honest conversations about U.S.-Israel relations be encouraged, instead of resorting to personal\u2064 attacks and attempts to silence criticism<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Er Kevin McCarthy recently threatened to take action against Representatives Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley, also known as &#8220;The Squad,&#8221;\u200c over their criticism of the \u200bIsraeli government. McCarthy accused them of anti-Semitism and suggested that he would take steps to \u200dremove them from their committee assignments. In response, the \u2063&#8221;Squad&#8221; Democrats are \u200cseeking protection from \u2063these attacks and calling for\u2064 a fair and\u2063 open debate \u2064on U.S. policy toward Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The issue of U.S. policy toward Israel has long been a \u2063contentious one, with strong opinions\u200d on both sides.\u2063 However, it is important to remember that criticizing the Israeli government does not equate to being anti-Semitic. \u200dAs elected representatives, \u2062it is their duty to speak out on issues they\u2063 believe are important. This is a fundamental aspect of democracy and should not be silenced or punished.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Omar has been particularly vocal\u200d in her criticism \u2062of the\u200c Israeli government\u2064 and its \u200ctreatment of Palestinians.\u200c She has called for conditioning U.S. aid to Israel, citing concerns about human rights abuses and the lack of progress in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is her right, as a member of Congress, to express these concerns. Instead of focusing on attacking her personally, it is essential to engage in a\u2062 constructive discussion on the \u200bmerits of her arguments.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u200balso \u200cimportant to note that criticizing \u2062the Israeli government does not mean being against the\u2062 Israeli people or the Jewish religion. The &#8220;Squad&#8221; Democrats have repeatedly stated that they support the rights\u2062 and well-being of the Israeli people and stand against any form of bigotry or\u200b discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>The attacks against the &#8220;Squad&#8221; Democrats are not only aimed at\u2062 silencing dissent but also at discouraging open and \u200chonest conversations about U.S.-Israel relations. McCarthy&#8217;s threats to remove them from their committee assignments are a clear attempt\u2062 to intimidate these representatives and stifle their voices.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200ca democratic society, it is crucial to have diverse opinions and open debates. The actions of McCarthy and others who seek to silence criticism only undermine the democratic principles that our country was built\u2064 upon. Instead of resorting to personal attacks, it is essential to engage in meaningful discussions that challenge our \u200bpreconceived\u2062 notions and promote understanding.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;Squad&#8221;\u200b Democrats are not\u200c seeking special treatment; they are merely \u200basking for protection \u2064against unfair attacks and the opportunity to \u200dexpress their views without fear\u200d of\u2062 retaliation. It is the responsibility of House leadership, \u200cincluding Speaker Pelosi, to ensure that all members are able to exercise their rights\u2063 without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/squad-signals-strategy-for-fending-off-pro-israel-democrats-look-to-jeffries\/\" title=\"'Squad' signals strategy for fending off pro-Israel Democrats: Look to Jeffries\">facing punitive \u200bmeasures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As the debate around U.S.-Israel relations continues, it is crucial to remember that criticism does not equal\u200b hatred. \u200dDisagreements\u2063 are an intrinsic part of democratic societies, and\u200b they should be embraced rather \u2063than suppressed. Let us\u200c strive for \u2062open and respectful dialogue\u200b that allows\u200b for a better understanding of diverse \u200bperspectives and \u2063leads to constructive solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House &#8220;Squad&#8221; Democrats are turning to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to protect them against attacks from pro-Israel Democrats. The Squad, which consists of several lawmakers on the far Left, has come under unprecedented criticism over its stance on the war in Gaza after voicing frequent criticism of Israel and calling for a ceasefire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2101169,"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-2101168","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\/2101168","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=2101168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101168\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2101169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2101168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2101168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2101168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}