US Representative Katherine Clark has become the second-highest ranking House Democrat to label Israel’s war in Gaza as a genocide. This move reflects growing public pressure on Democrats to re-evaluate their stance on Israel.
Clark, who is also the Democratic Whip, made the statement at an event hosted by Friends Committee on National Legislation, saying that “Israeli and Palestinian people deserve security and peace” through a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
This shift in Clark’s position comes as Democrats face pressure from the public to move away from their previous friendly conventions with Israeli leadership. It follows similar calls for genocide from Rep. Delia Ramirez’s “Block the Bombs” Act, and is part of an increasingly vocal critique of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
AIPAC, a key pro-Israel lobbying group, still features Clark alongside top Republicans on its website, highlighting the party’s continued support for Israel despite this change.
Source: https://zeteo.com/p/second-most-powerful-house-democrat-gaza-genocide