https://theintercept.com/israel-ceasefire-congress-gaza
With criticisms of Israel's conduct in Gaza mounting, the IDF is hastily organizing briefings for members of Congress.
“The IDF didn’t anticipate that there would be this much backlash to Israel,” said the source, who asked for anonymity because they were not authorized to speak. “And, with the prospect of an even longer-term ceasefire, are putting together an all-hands-on-deck PR blitz to keep Senators at bay.”
Calls for a ceasefire on Capitol Hill started slowly but have gained steam in recent weeks. As of Tuesday morning, a total of 43 members from both chambers of Congress had called for a ceasefire. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., a progressive who had publicly sided with Israel after the October 7 attack, said on Tuesday he may put forward a bill conditioning aid to Israel, The Intercept reported.
The shifts spurred the increased pace of congressional briefings with IDF officials, some of which were hastily arranged.
@BrightCoatiRepublican5mos5MO
Why the frak is the IDF on Capitol Hill, lobbying? They are the military of a foreign government.
@C0al1tionPeteGreen5mos5MO
Doesn't "closed-door PR-Blitz" equate to "we know we're wrong but we have campaign money for you?"
@AnxiousInd3pend3nt5mos5MO
The Israelis seem to be panicking. Once they lose the American public ...
@PollingBarryGreen5mos5MO
I'm not sure if this is necessary at all because Congress is fully behind Israel's mowing the lawn campaign in Gaza.
@9HB9FHQ5mos5MO
Its important to people all around the world
@9HBB33S5mos5MO
Stupid that no one is openly calling for retaliation against Iran since they are main backers of Hamas
@9HBFPQB5mos5MO
Israel is deliberately trying to wage a global propaganda campaign to garner support for their atrocities and occupation of Palestine. Israel trying to persuade our own elected officials in their favor is disgusting to me.
@9HBFD3V5mos5MO
this is insane and anti-democratic
@9HBBR225mos5MO
I think that the government should do something about it
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