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    Washington Policy Weekly: US Officials Discredit ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel

    Jan 16, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich Molly Pasquarella

    As the world followed the ICJ's two-day hearing on Gaza, congresspeople continued to jockey to demonstrate their unwavering support for Israel.

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    Washington Policy Weekly

    Jan 8, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    Republican members of Congress called on President Biden to re-designate the Houthis as a terrorist organization. HFAC Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) issued a …

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    Washington Policy Weekly

    Dec 27, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich

    House Democrats sent a letter to Biden urging him to compel a change in Israel’s military strategy and tactics in Gaza. The representatives cited concerns abou…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Israel’s Operation Will Take “More Than Several Months,” US Officials Voice “Concerns”

    US officials reiterated their desire for Israel to take steps toward protecting the civilian population in Gaza during its current military campaign. State Dep…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: US Officials Fail to End Civilian Deaths in Southern Gaza

    US officials reiterated their desire for Israel to take steps toward protecting the civilian population in Gaza during its current military campaign. State Dep…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Israel Resumes Military Operations as Temporary Pause Ends

    Vice President Kamala Harris restated the administration’s five-principle guide for a post-conflict Gaza: “no forcible displacement, no reoccupation, no siege …

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    Washington Policy Weekly

    Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) became the second US senator to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis, among other…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: New Voices in Congress Join Call for Ceasefire in Gaza

    Pushback on Biden Policy on GazaCriticism of the Biden administration’s handling of the war on Gaza ramped up as new voices joined the push for a ceasefire. Mo…