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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Tom Perkins in Detroit and Joan E Greve in Washington DC

Pro-Israel groups target US lawmakers critical of Israel’s war ahead of primaries

Democratic members of Congress including the sole Palestinian American in the House, Rashida Tlaib, second right, call for a ceasefire in Gaza this week.
Democratic House members including Congress’s sole Palestinian American, Rashida Tlaib, second from right, call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Anadolu/Getty Images

The pro-Israel lobby in the US is airing attack ads and beginning to back primary opponents to challenge Congress members who are not voting for or supporting Israel’s war on Gaza.

During the last 10 days, groups that support Israel have launched ads in at least seven districts targeting those who have been particularly vocal in calling attention to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, opposing Israeli military aid or criticizing Israel’s government.

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