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Rep. Latimer: Israel’s critics are overlooking Hamas’ responsibility for Gaza war, aid crisis

JL;DR SUMMARY Rep. George Latimer (D-NY), following a trip to Israel, argues that many critics of Israel are missing Hamas' significant role in the ongoing Gaza conflict and humanitarian crisis. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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HamasAbraham AccordsU.S. Foreign PolicyPalestinian AuthorityHumanitarian CrisisGaza ConflictAipacGeorge LatimerMiddle East Peace Process

Places mentioned

Israel
"Having recently returned from a trip to Israel, Rep. George Latimer (D-NY) is emphasizing that Israels critics in the United States and around the world are overlooking Hamas key role in perpetuating the conflict..."
Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"...overlooking Hamas key role in perpetuating the conflict and contributing to the humanitarian issues in Gaza, strengthening the terrorist groups position and insulating it from external pressures. "
Westchester County, New York, United States
"...Latimer, a first-term congressman from Westchester County, N.Y., who sits on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said."
Turkey
"Theyre sitting in the safety of the protection of [Turkish President Recep Tayyip] Erdogan or over in Qatar."
Qatar
"Theyre sitting in the safety of the protection of [Turkish President Recep Tayyip] Erdogan or over in Qatar."
Jordan
"At the same time, he noted that some Arab governments such as those in Jordan and Egypt maintain cooperative relationships with Israel even as many of their citizens remain hostile."
Egypt
"At the same time, he noted that some Arab governments such as those in Jordan and Egypt maintain cooperative relationships with Israel even as many of their citizens remain hostile."

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