“No more genocide” says Bernie Sanders who becomes first US senator to declare Israel is committing a campaign of extermination in Gaza. The Vermont senator had previously avoided the term, now joins chorus of experts and UN panel in stating Israel’s intent to carry out a genocide of the Palestinian people. Sanders issued a statement on his official Senate website yesterday declaring his position. “The intent is clear. The conclusion is inescapable: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.” The veteran Vermont senator, long known for his cautious criticism of Israeli policy, had previously said the term made him “queasy.” Now, citing overwhelming evidence from international experts and rights groups, Sanders has not only embraced the word but demanded an end […]
