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Five@slrpnk.net to Politics@beehaw.orgEnglish · 1 year ago

AOC warns of imminent famine and ‘unfolding genocide’ in Gaza in House speech

www.independent.co.uk

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AOC warns of imminent famine and ‘unfolding genocide’ in Gaza in House speech

www.independent.co.uk

Five@slrpnk.net to Politics@beehaw.orgEnglish · 1 year ago
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‘If you want to know what an unfolding genocide looks like, open your eyes’
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    In remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives on Friday, US Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned of imminent, weaponised famine in Gaza and the “unfolding genocide” against Palestinians by Israel, urging Congress to suspend the transfer of US weapons in an effort to “prevent further atrocity.”

    Unfortunately she and her House colleagues have to deal with this:

    Pro-Israel groups target US lawmakers critical of Gaza war with attack ads

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    bUt OcToBeR 7th… ThAt ChAnGeD eVeRyThInG!!! /s

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