US Democrats push Biden administration over civilian toll in Israel’s Gaza campaign

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SDJW note: Six Jewish Democrats are among signatories: Jamie Raskin, Suzanne Bonamici,
Steve Cohen, Sara Jacobs, Jan Schakowsky, and Susan Wild.
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By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Dozens of President Joe Biden’s fellow Democrats signed a letter on Friday urging his administration to reaffirm that the U.S. strongly opposes “the forced and permanent displacement” of Palestinians from Gaza. The letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, led by U.S. Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Jamie Raskin, was signed by 60 Democratic House of Representatives members, reflecting concern, especially on the left, over the steep toll on Palestinian civilians of Israel’s campaign against Hamas. “We urge you to continue to reiterate the United…

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