Democrats Split Over Resolution Condemning Sexual Violence After Controversial Israel-Palestine Language Added
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Several House Democrats withdrew support for a resolution condemning sexual violence after controversial language was added referencing Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Email shows lawmakers were notified of changes 2 weeks before resolution was introduced, but some say they did not consent.
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Resolution references hardship for Palestinian women due to conflict, drawing objections over false equivalency with actions by Hamas.
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The issue reflects tensions among Democrats over Biden administration’s policies toward Israel-Palestine conflict.
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There are allegations of sexual violence on both sides, but disagreement over extent and whether it equates actions by Hamas and Israel.