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Netanyahu's speech in D.C. draws criticism from Tri-State Area residents
By Alice Gainer,
15 hours ago
Palestinian community in N.J. condemns Netanyahu's visit to Washington 02:30
CLIFTON, N.J. – Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
Palestinian Americans in New Jersey protest Netanyahu's speech to Congress
As the prime minister spoke in Washington, those at the Palestinian American Community Center in Clifton, New Jersey, spoke out.
"He is in our Capitol, in our government. We stand here in solidarity and as a form of protest with the national movement in Washington D.C. ," said Palestine Education Director Basma Bsharat.
Children painted signs and raised their voices, calling for a cease-fire.
"Even though the world may seem like it's failing you, we see you," one child said.
"Save the Palestinian children, like me. They are the future," another child said.
For the past few weeks, children have been learning about Palestinian culture and identity.
"We have to also teach them about what's going on. And you would be surprised at the young age that these kids know so much because they're surrounded by it," Bsharat said. "Many students have families and friends that have been directly harmed in Palestine, so they're very familiar with this."
In New York City, demonstrators gathered on the East Side to protest Netanyahu's speech. They were heard chanting, "Our futures are intertwined, Israel and Palestine." They also held signs calling for a bilateral cease-fire and Netanyahu's resignation.
Brother-in-law of hostage in Gaza "disappointed" in Netanyahu's speech
Meanwhile, in Washington, Moshe Lavi watched Netanyahu's speech in person.
"I was quite disappointed," he said. "It did give respect to Noa Argamani and other members of hostage families who were present beyond that, but I didn't hear any vision for how he's going to solve this crisis."
"We haven't heard about Omri ever since. We don't know his condition," Lavi said.
The family is clinging to the hope that he remains alive.
"[Netanyahu] needs to provide a vision to Israelis about solving the current crisis as soon as possible," Lavi said. "We will keep on advocating no matter if Prime Minister Netanyahu sees us or not."
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