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Protests against U.S. policy in Israel have spread nationwide, from the Capitol to college campuses and high schools. Many liberal groups and young voters expressed a sense of betrayal towards President Biden over his support of Israel, threatening not to mobilize for him again. Meanwhile, the AFL-CIO reportedly had a heated discussion about Israel, with one union leader calling for a single state solution and a cease-fire, but finding no other vocal supporters.
US Protests Against Israel Policy Spread Nationwide
Protests against US policy in Israel have spread from the Capitol to college campuses and high schools across the country. Independent presidential candidate Cornel West attended a rally at UCLA on Wednesday. Students in Northern Virginia also held a “Humanitarian Walkout Week.”
Liberal Groups Adopt Palestinian Cause
Many liberal groups have adopted the Palestinian cause, with protesters advocating for “justice for Palestine” in New York. Disappointment in Biden’s stance on the issue is also growing, with some doubting their future support for him.
US Support for Israel Unpopular Among Young Voters
The US’ support for Israel is unpopular with voters under 35, prompting students across the country to mobilize against it. They argue that there’s little difference between Democrats and Republicans regarding their stance on the atrocities against Gaza.
Mixed Reactions from Labor Unions
In a recent A.F.L.-C.I.O. meeting, postal union president Mark Dimondstein advocated for a single state combining Israel and Palestine. His views, however, were not universally supported among other labor leaders.
Divisive Demands from Left-Wing Demonstrators
Some demands from left-wing demonstrators fall outside the American political mainstream, such as the rejection of two-state solution, as voiced in a protest organized by NYU students.
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