Far-left Lawmakers' Reaction to Ceasefire
The relatively muted comments from anti-Israel lawmakers underscore their reluctance to praise a major diplomatic breakthrough brokered by President Donald Trump, despite it aligning with their interests in ending the two-year war in Gaza.
Notable Democratic detractors of Israel in Congress, who have vocally advocated for ending the war in Gaza, showed a lack of enthusiasm for the newly brokered ceasefire and hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The ceasefire aligns with their interests in ultimately ending the two-year war in Gaza.
Examples include Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who have been outspoken on the issue.
Author's summary: Lawmakers struggle to support a ceasefire they once demanded.