The text discusses the author's participation in two actions at the Oakland Federal Building calling for an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, reflecting on Jewish identity, anti-Zionism, and solidarity with Palestinians.

In response to recent public protests and pressure to support a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza by some Democratic congressional staff, three Jewish Hill staffers expressed concerns to Jewish Insider, highlighting a lack of support for pro-Israel voices, tokenization of Jewish staffers' views, and a fear of retribution.