What's happened
Progressive Democrats are divided over their stance on Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with some using the term 'genocide' to describe the conflict.
Why it matters
The division within the Democratic Party over Israel's military campaign in Gaza is significant as it reflects a broader debate on US foreign policy and the party's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
What the papers say
The Times of Israel reports that J Street pulled its endorsement of New York Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman due to his framing and approach to the conflict, while the NY Post highlights Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's criticism of Israel's military strategy and her reluctance to embrace the label of 'genocide'. The Independent discusses the dueling takes of progressive Democrats on the protests against Joe Biden over the US's role in funding Israel's military assault against the Gaza Strip.
How we got here
The sources span multiple days, reflecting the ongoing debate within the Democratic Party over the US's role in funding Israel's military assault against the Gaza Strip.
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