WASHINGTON January 15. 2024 (Saba) - Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders has said that the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza is “worse” than what happened in Dresden, Germany, in World War II.
Sanders added in a statement reported by the American newspaper “The Hill” on Sunday, “If you use the word Dresden, Germany, you are thinking of the horrific destruction that city suffered during World War II... and what is happening in Gaza now in three months is worse than what happened.” "In Dresden in two years, this is a disaster."
He added "Therefore, my point of view from the beginning was that Israel does not have the right to wage war against an entire people, and the US Congress must take action because much of this destruction is occurring with military weapons provided by the United States of America."
He continued "In my opinion, this is definitely not the case. We have a horrific humanitarian catastrophe and we cannot turn our backs on it. Congress must start taking action to protect children in Palestine."
Sanders plans to introduce a resolution to the Senate this week under the Foreign Assistance Act, which would direct the US State Department to look into human rights violations caused by Israel in Gaza.
He also acknowledged that he will likely not get the 51 votes needed to pass. His decision, noting that this is the “first time” that this type of decision has been put to a vote.
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Sanders added in a statement reported by the American newspaper “The Hill” on Sunday, “If you use the word Dresden, Germany, you are thinking of the horrific destruction that city suffered during World War II... and what is happening in Gaza now in three months is worse than what happened.” "In Dresden in two years, this is a disaster."
He added "Therefore, my point of view from the beginning was that Israel does not have the right to wage war against an entire people, and the US Congress must take action because much of this destruction is occurring with military weapons provided by the United States of America."
He continued "In my opinion, this is definitely not the case. We have a horrific humanitarian catastrophe and we cannot turn our backs on it. Congress must start taking action to protect children in Palestine."
Sanders plans to introduce a resolution to the Senate this week under the Foreign Assistance Act, which would direct the US State Department to look into human rights violations caused by Israel in Gaza.
He also acknowledged that he will likely not get the 51 votes needed to pass. His decision, noting that this is the “first time” that this type of decision has been put to a vote.
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