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Dentro de la disputa sobre Israel que está desgarrando a los demócratas en el Congreso
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 18, 2026
· 9 min read
Por Annie Grayer, CNN
Cuando una cafetería de Brooklyn anunció en redes sociales que prohibía la entrada al representante Dan Goldman por sus opiniones sobre Israel, algunos de sus colegas judíos en el Congreso querían que el liderazgo demócrata se pronunciara.
Pero incluso mientras la contro...
Key takeaway Pero incluso mientras la controversia se disparaba por internet, el líder de la minoría en la Cámara de Representantes, Hakeem Jeffries, guardó silencio.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans who value strong US-Israel relations are likely watching this controversy with interest, given the city's own diverse cultural landscape and history of international trade. The fact that 103 Democrats voted to block foreign aid to Israel, including some who represent districts with significant Jewish populations, may resonate with local voters who prioritize bipartisan support for Israel. As the Democratic Party navigates its internal debate, El Paso 's congressional representatives will be under scrutiny to clarify their own positions on the issue. The city's voters, who have historically supported candidates from both parties, may be influenced by how effectively their representatives balance the need for nuanced Middle East policy with the imperative to combat antisemitism. With the November elections approaching, El Pasoans can expect to hear more from their elected officials on this critical issue.
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Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? Por Annie Grayer, CNN
Cuando una cafetería de Brooklyn anunció en redes sociales que prohibía la entrada al representante Dan Goldman por sus opiniones sobre Israel, algunos de sus colegas judíos en el Congreso querían que el liderazgo demócrata se pronunciara.
Pero incluso mientras la contro...
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