Democrats working on resolution condemning Hamas’ use of sexual violence
"Two House Democrats are planning on introducing a resolution this week condemning Hamas’ use of sexual violence and rape against Israeli women in the wake of Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s comments to CNN’s Dana Bash that upset a number of her Democratic colleagues.
"While Jayapal condemned the rape of Israeli women by Hamas and called it “horrific” on CNN’s “State of the Union,” she pointed out that over 15,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza since the start of the war and said, “I think we have to be balanced about bringing in the outrages against Palestinians.”
"Jayapal’s comments have set off a firestorm within the Congressional Progressive Caucus and speak to the broader divisions within the Democratic Party over how to address the war between Israel and Hamas. Her remarks come as Democrats have struggled to reconcile support for Israel’s right to defend itself in the wake of the October 7 attacks and rising protests, especially on the left, over the devastation in Gaza.
"Democratic Rep. Lois Frankel of Florida, who left the Progressive Caucus last month due to divisions within the group over the war, has begun drafting the resolution, a Democratic lawmaker familiar with the plans told CNN.
"A source familiar with Frankel’s thinking told CNN combating rape as a weapon of war is a long-standing priority for the congresswoman and the resolution was not drafted as a response to any comments made by other members.
"Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan, a member of the progressive group, told CNN’s Kasie Hunt on Monday she plans to introduce the resolution with Frankel this week and is going to talk to Jayapal about her comments.
“I’m going to talk to Pramila,” Dingell said on “State of the Race” on Monday. “I’m just going to speak for myself on this subject. And I’m raw on this subject because of the hate that I have had directed at me for speaking the truth. I will speak the truth.”
"A number of progressives in the caucus have raised concerns that Jayapal is speaking publicly in her capacity as chair when the group, which represents a broad spectrum of opinions, has not taken an official position on any of these complicated issues pertaining to the war, another Democratic lawmaker familiar with the conversations told CNN." . . .
‘A date which will live in infamy’ then and now - American Thinker . . ."At a time when cowards (to be gentle) are demanding that the U.S. pressure Israel to agree to a ceasefire with their inhumane enemy in Gaza because Gazan civilians are suffering—because Hamas leaders intentionally turned civilian institutions such as hospitals and schools into military bases—this is an important lesson to remember. It is also important to remember that these same cowards (to be gentle) didn’t complain when Gazan leadership invaded and slaughtered Israeli civilians in hospitals, schools, homes, and a music festival.
"As in World War ll, as in the time of the Maccabees (the ancient Jewish leaders), the victory must be complete; the enemy totally defeated. Remade.
"The confluence of these two dates this year is an important reminder that never again is now. No more dates of “infamy.”
"May the lights of Chanukah brighten and warm your days. And nights."
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