https://theintercept.com/israel-ceasefire-congress-gaza
With criticisms of Israel's conduct in Gaza mounting, the IDF is hastily organizing briefings for members of Congress.
“The IDF didn’t anticipate that there would be this much backlash to Israel,” said the source, who asked for anonymity because they were not authorized to speak. “And, with the prospect of an even longer-term ceasefire, are putting together an all-hands-on-deck PR blitz to keep Senators at bay.”
Calls for a ceasefire on Capitol Hill started slowly but have gained steam in recent weeks. As of Tuesday morning, a total of 43 members from both chambers of Congress had called for a ceasefire. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., a progressive who had publicly sided with Israel after the October 7 attack, said on Tuesday he may put forward a bill conditioning aid to Israel, The Intercept reported.
The shifts spurred the increased pace of congressional briefings with IDF officials, some of which were hastily arranged.
