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Over 400 Capitol Hill staffers who are Muslim and Jewish have signed an open letter directly calling on their bosses to demand a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
In addition to the ceasefire, the staffers called for the safe return of Israeli hostages and the passage of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Israel called for a"total siege" of Gaza, cutting off electricity, food, water, and fuel. While they"appreciate" members of Congress condemning the Hamas attacks against Israel, the staffers said they want to see equal support for Gaza and Palestinians.
The letter comes after President Joe Biden and the State Department declared that the United States will stand in solidarity with Israel as it fights against Hamas. This has led to"Squad" Democrats, such as Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar , blasting the Biden administration for supporting the"occupation" of Israel.
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