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CAIR Urges US Senators to Address Gaza Crisis

9/1/2025

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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) calls on US lawmakers to support Senators Merkley and Van Hollen in addressing Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
Senators Merkley and Van Hollen advocate for increased aid and a ceasefire, criticizing US opposition to resolutions aimed at alleviating starvation.
Merkley labels information received during their visit as propaganda, while Van Hollen cites food distribution issues as population control.
The reported death toll in Gaza since October 2023 stands at 63,371, with allegations of genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) calls on US lawmakers to support Senators Merkley and Van Hollen in addressing Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
Senators Merkley and Van Hollen advocate for increased aid and a ceasefire, criticizing US opposition to resolutions aimed at alleviating starvation.
Merkley labels information received during their visit as propaganda, while Van Hollen cites food distribution issues as population control.
The reported death toll in Gaza since October 2023 stands at 63,371, with allegations of genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.