Clark becomes highest-ranking Democrat to accuse Israel of ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Clark calls for urgent action amid a UN report showing 20,000 Gazan children treated for malnutrition since April due to severe food shortages and humanitarian crisis.
- Representative Katherine Clark referred to Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide' during a recent event, becoming the highest-ranking congressional Democrat to do so.
- The death toll in the Gaza war exceeds 60,000, according to Gaza health officials.
- Katherine Clark highlighted the humanitarian crisis, stating that one in three Gazans lacks food, with hospitals treating 20,000 children for malnutrition.
- Israel denied the accusation of genocide, asserting it is in a war against Hamas following an attack that resulted in 1,200 civilian deaths.
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Highest-ranking Democrat in Congress now says Gaza war is a genocide
“The Israeli and Palestinian people deserve security and peace. It can only be achieved through a permanent cease-fire, the immediate return of the remaining hostages, and a surge of humanitarian aid to Gaza,” Clark's office said.
No. 2 House Democrat describes war in Gaza as ‘genocide’
Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA), who serves as the House Democratic whip, the No. 2 Democratic leader in the chamber, described the war in Gaza as a “genocide” in an event this week, based on video of the event that has been shared online. “We each have to continue to have an open heart about how we do this, how we do it effectively, and how we take action in time to make a difference, whether that is stopping the starvation and genocide and destruc…
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