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The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) has criticized President Joe Biden’s recent executive order, describing it as indicative of “cold, calculated politics.” The RJC alleges that Biden’s statement could be interpreted as suggesting a moral equivalence between Hamas terrorists and Israelis, a stance they vehemently oppose. In contrast, the Jewish Democratic Council of America defends President Biden, asserting that he staunchly supports Israel, actions against Hamas, and sanctions on Israeli extremists involved in violence against Palestinians.
New York – Republican Jewish Coalition Slams Biden’s Executive Order
The President Joe Biden’s executive order received harsh criticism from the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) on Thursday. The RJC labeled it as a politically calculated move amidst plummeting poll ratings.
The RJC issued a statement as Biden visited Michigan, home to America’s largest Arab-American population. According to the Coalition, this visit was a desperate attempt to pander to the Democratic party’s anti-Israel base.
They further suggested that Biden’s actions might hint at a moral equivalence between Hamas terrorists and a few Israelis, whose actions are regularly scrutinized and, when necessary, prosecuted by authorities.
RJC Stance on Criminal Violence
The RJC made it clear that they stand firmly against criminal violence and reject any moral equivalence between terrorists and Israeli settlers.
Besides criticizing the executive order’s message, the RJC also pointed out its ill-timing. They asserted that Biden’s actions have once again unnecessarily strained the US-Israel alliance. They urged Congress and the American people to rectify the Biden administration’s misguided approach towards Israel.
Democratic Jewish Reaction
Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), defended Biden’s stance. According to Soifer, the White House couldn’t be more supportive of Israel and its security objectives.
Soifer praised the President’s policies which include backing Israel’s actions against Hamas and sanctioning Israeli extremists causing violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Both strategies, Soifer believes, are aimed at ensuring regional security and peace.
She further asserted that Biden stands with innocent Israelis and Palestinians alike and is supported by Jewish Americans in this endeavor.
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