Hakeem Jeffries, representing New York's Eighth Congressional District, has faced criticism for his strong pro-Israel stance and close ties with AIPAC. His AIPAC-funded trips to Israel and supportive speeches give political cover to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
At the 2023 March for Israel, Jeffries declared unwavering bipartisan support for Israel and endorsed President Biden's supplemental funding request for Israel, emphasizing Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas. His paid-for position overlooks thousands of Palestinians murdered since October 7, and prioritizes military aid over humanitarian assistance. By equating criticism of Israeli policies with antisemitism, Jeffries stifles legitimate discourse and hinders efforts toward justice for Palestine.
Peace activists joined us on July 16-18 in NYC to confront Rep. Richie Torres, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, and Rep. Gregory Meeks for being bought and brainwashed by Zionist to work against the best interest of their own communities! Read all about this protest here!
