A recent People’s Conference for Palestine in Detroit, featuring Representative Rashida Tlaib, has ignited controversy. While aiming to amplify Palestinian voices amidst the Gaza conflict, some speakers' rhetoric, including calls to 'neutralize' opponents of Palestinian liberation, drew sharp criticism and accusations of hate speech. The Jewish Federation of Detroit condemned the event for allegedly promoting the destruction of Israel.
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