Progressive Jayapal Faces Backlash

Top House progressive Pramila Jayapal criticized by Dems for downplaying Hamas rape accusations against Israeli women.

Accusations of Hamas terrorists raping Israeli women emerge post-Oct 7 attack; concerns for those still held hostage.

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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz condemns Jayapal's attempt to find moral equivalence, emphasizing the need to condemn sexual violence.

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Jayapal defends her stance on CNN's "State of the Union," highlighting the impact of war on women and condemning Hamas since Oct 7.

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Jayapal underscores Israel's democracy but warns non-compliance with international law may impact alliances and public opinion.

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Rep. Ritchie Torres criticizes Jayapal's lack of unequivocal condemnation, emphasizing the gravity of rape and sexual violence.

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Jayapal asserts war crimes must not be answered with more war crimes, balancing outrage with the Palestinian casualties in Israeli airstrikes.

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Christine Pelosi, daughter of former Speaker Pelosi, condemns Jayapal's approach, urging against minimizing sexual assault.

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Despite backlash, Jayapal, a leader on the left on sexual violence issues, faces scrutiny for her balanced approach to recent accusations.

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