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Missouri Rep. Cori Bush criticizes fellow Democrats for not speaking out against Israel's war in Gaza


Published on 2024-12-13 09:00:43 - KCUR 89.3 FM
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  • St. Louis County, gave a farewell address to Congress on Thursday. Bush lost the Democratic primary earlier this year to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, who was backed by pro-Israel groups.

Missouri Representative Cori Bush has publicly criticized her fellow Democrats for their silence on Israel's military actions in Gaza, which she describes as a "genocide." In a recent statement, Bush highlighted the lack of response from her party members regarding the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in significant Palestinian casualties. She emphasized the need for a ceasefire and condemned the use of U.S. tax dollars to fund what she terms as "atrocities." Bush's comments come amidst growing internal party tensions over the U.S. stance on the Israel-Palestine issue, with some Democrats pushing for a more critical approach towards Israel's policies.

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