Monday, December 14th, 2009
Rep. Ellison circulates letter to U.S. House colleagues seeking relief for Palestinians in Gaza Strip
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Two letters circulating in the U.S. House of Representatives are seeking humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Initiated by Reps. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., and Keith Ellison, D-Minn., the letter asks President Obama to press Israel and Egypt for “immediate relief” from the blockade of Gaza in place since Hamas’ takeover in [...]
