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Israel has ‘a right to defend itself’ from Palestinians claims Biden as Gaza pounded with airstrikes killing over 70
M.L. Nestel
Updated: May 13 2021, 4:27 ET
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PRESIDENT Biden said Israel has a right to defend itself from Palestinians as airstrikes have killed at least 70 people in Gaza.
The Democrat hopes that the fighting will settle down between Israeli forces and the militant group Hamas as fears of an all-out war breaking out in the region escalate. Read our Israel-Gaza live blog for the very latest updates.
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President Joe Biden pledged support to Israel as it engaged in a conflict with Palestinian militant group HamasCredit: Splash
Andrew Yang Trails Eric Adams by 3 Points in New NYC Mayoral Poll
On 5/13/21 at 5:16 PM EDT
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams currently leads Andrew Yang by three points in the New York City mayoral Democratic primary election race, according to a new poll.
Conducted by Change Research, the study found 19 percent of New Yorkers supporting Adams, while 16 percent sided with Yang.
In an email to
Newsweek, Adams campaign manager, Evan Thies, wrote, Clearly Eric Adams has the momentum in this race, driven by everyday New Yorkers who agree Eric can deliver a safer, fairer, more prosperous city for all.
Following behind the two, the poll found City Comptroller Scott Stringer receiving 9 percent of support, while Maya Wiley, former counsel to current Mayor Bill de Blasio, and former New York City Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia both received 7 percent.
Andrew Yang Backtracks on Comments Supporting Israel, Apologizes for Failing to Acknowledge Both Sides
On 5/12/21 at 4:08 PM EDT
Andrew Yang attempted to walk back an earlier statement in support of Israel on Wednesday, after facing heavy backlash from Democrats and members of his own staff for failing to discuss violence against Palestinians in Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Yang, a 2020 New York City mayoral candidate, came under fire on Monday for a tweet in which he stated he was standing with the people of Israel and condemned Hamas terrorists amid deadly escalations occurring between Israeli and Palestinian forces. I m standing with the people of Israel who are coming under bombardment attacks, and condemn the Hamas terrorists, Yang tweeted. The people of NYC will always stand with our brothers and sisters in Israel who face down terrorism and persevere.
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Liss-Riordan said she spoke to Markey personally about it and he later sent a letter to Senate leadership urging the workersâ inclusion.
âHeâs meeting the moment,â Liss-Riordan. âWhat we are seeing from our senator is what Massachusetts needs. If that race played a part in putting issues into focus, and really driving home the importance for Massachusetts to be a leader on these national issues, Iâm really pleased to see that.â