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Congresswoman Becca Balint Calls Israeli Government's Actions in Gaza a "Genocide"

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In a bold op-ed, Vermont Rep. Becca Balint has become the first Jewish Member of Congress to use the term "genocide" to describe Israel's actions in Gaza, where over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, 2023. Balint's statement comes as a UN commission has found that Israel has committed four genocidal acts during this time period. The congresswoman's personal connection to the Holocaust and her emotional response to the suffering of Gazans has driven her to speak out against the Israeli government's actions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rep. Becca Balint is the first Jewish Member of Congress to use the term "genocide" to describe Israel's actions in Gaza.
  • A UN commission has found that Israel has committed four genocidal acts since October 7, 2023.
  • Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza during this time period.
  • A Quinnipiac poll shows that 60% of Americans disapprove of the Israeli military action in Gaza.
  • 50% of voters surveyed, including 77% of Democrats, believe the Israeli government is committing genocide.
  • Israeli Defense Force reports show that 5 out of 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces have been civilians.
  • 94% of hospitals in Gaza are damaged or destroyed, according to the World Health Organization.
  • The Israeli government has restricted humanitarian aid, including food and medical supplies, while escalating military operations.
  • More than half of Gaza's population is undergoing a famine, according to reports.
  • Rep. Balint calls for the US to recognize the genocide and use its power to stop it.

Statistics:

  • 60,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
  • 94% of hospitals in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.
  • 5 out of 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces have been civilians.
  • 60% of Americans disapprove of the Israeli military action in Gaza.
  • 50% of voters surveyed believe the Israeli government is committing genocide.
  • 77% of Democrats believe the Israeli government is committing genocide.
  • More than half of Gaza's population is undergoing a famine.

Sources:

  • "Op-Ed: My Grandfather Was Murdered in the Holocaust. What I See in Gaza Is Genocide." (n.d.). The Hill. Retrieved
  • "UN Commission Finds Israel Has Committed Four Genocidal Acts Since October 7, 2023." (n.d.). Al Jazeera. Retrieved
  • "Quinnipiac Poll: 60% of Americans Disapprove of Israeli Military Action in Gaza." (n.d.). Quinnipiac University. Retrieved

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