Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, progressive Jewish lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are facing a challenging balancing act. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, a former constitutional law professor, found himself defending Rep. Rashida Tlaib's right to free speech despite their differing views on the conflict.
Raskin, along with Democratic Reps. Becca Balint, Sara Jacobs, and Jan Schakowsky, are part of a unique group trying to find middle ground between their Jewish identity and progressive values amidst the divisive war in the Middle East.
