John,

Justice Democrats Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush, Rashida Tlaib, and Jamaal Bowman did not attend the Israeli president’s address to Congress today in protest of the Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinians.

What they did is right and a model for what more progressives should be doing. Israeli president, Isaac Herzog is coming to the U.S. during Israeli’s most right-wing government in recent history.

How right-wing? High-ranking members of that government have publicly voiced support for ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. Attendance is complicity.

More than just rhetoric; this government’s actions have immensely harmed Palestinians. Not only are they planning a massive illegal settlement expansion, stealing the land Palestinians live on, but have also conducted the largest military assault in the West Bank in 20 years.

Despite the Israeli government’s blatant anti-Palestinian racism, the United States continues to send Israel $3.8 billion per year in unconditional military funding. And when Justice Democrats like Pramila Jayapal stand up for Palestinians, they’re condemned by our party’s leaders.

Instead of surrendering to Super PACs like AIPAC, these Justice Democrats are sending a strong message by skipping the Israeli president’s speech to Congress: we need to be consistent in standing up for human rights here and abroad, and not give any country or ally a pass.

While AIPAC and other right-wing groups are ready to spend millions to silence anyone who stands up on behalf of Palestinian civil rights, the more progressives who speak up, the better chance we have at overcoming their millions of dollars and bringing true democracy and equality for all Palestinians and Israelis.

So today, we’re asking for your financial support, so we can elect more leaders who will stand up for Palestinian rights. Will you donate $3 right now?

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