A pro-Palestinian rally Sunday in Times Square endorsed by the city chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America ensnared prominent party members amid widespread condemnation of the event.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and other leading Democrats blasted the rally as “abhorrent and morally repugnant” and drew a dividing line with far-left members of the party — including New York Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman, who denounced the attacks and called for a ceasefire but didn’t take a stand on the rally.

“I condemn Hamas’ attack in the strongest possible terms,” Ocasio-Cortez said in a statement. “No child and family should ever endure this kind of violence and fear, and this violence will not solve the ongoing oppression and occupation in the region. An immediate ceasefire and de-escalation is urgently needed to save lives.”

  • S_204@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’ll agree with you while pointing out that Hamas has over 75% approval ratings in the strip.

    People are in the streets cheering for the rape and murder of hostages. Not a few people, thousands of them.

    Don’t ignore this reality when forming your thoughts.

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      1 year ago

      Pretty fucking rich for a terrorist organization that will summarily execute those in its territory that don’t support it. Maybe you shouldn’t ignore that insane batshit crazy reality when forming your absurd psychotic thoughts.