US EditionRashida Tlaib Files Resolution Labeling Israel’s Actions in Gaza as Genocide
The resolution cites over 69,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza and urges halting US weapons transfers amid calls for investigations and sanctions under the Genocide Convention.
- On Friday, Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced a resolution in the House with 20 cosponsors that formally recognizes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
- The resolution cites expert findings from the United Nations Commission of Inquiry and the International Association of Genocide Scholars, noting over 60,000 deaths and roughly 90% displacement in Gaza since October 2023.
- The measure calls for ending arms transfers and equipment shipments to Israel and backs investigations, prosecutions, and targeted sanctions, including cooperation with the ICC and ICJ.
- The measure is unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives but has backing from more than 100 rights groups and progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ro Khanna, and Maxwell Alejandro Frost.
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“The genocide perpetrated by the Israeli government in Gaza is not over, and it will not end until we act,” says the text presented, calling for an end to US military aid to Israel.
As Israel Keeps Killing Palestinians, Tlaib Leads Bill Recognizing War on Gaza as Genocide
"After over two years of slaughter, forced starvation, and mass atrocities in Gaza, the global consensus is clear: The Israeli government has committed genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza."
21 House Democrats introduce Code Pink-backed resolution accusing Israel of genocide
A group of 21 House progressives, led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), introduced a resolution accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. The legislation is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint (D-VT), Andre Carson (D-IN), Greg Casar (D-TX), Maxine Dexter (D-OR), Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Chuy Garcia (D-IL), Al Green (D-TX), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Summer Lee (D-PA), Jim McGovern (D-MA), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez…
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