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On the recordJune 27, 2025
It is a serious word. It is a word that has deep meaning. It has been used for wars across time and violence and destruction and slaughter and murder against the Jews.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand emphasizes the historical significance of the term 'intifada'.

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