They have voiced their dissenting opinions in internal meetings and grappled with what to say on calls with constituents.
There is typically little tolerance on Capitol Hill for harsh criticism of the Jewish state, which some members of Congress — particularly conservative Republicans — almost reflexively brand as antisemitic.
“I can’t think of a similar or comparable effort by staff,” said Mr. Slevin, who has worked in various jobs on Capitol Hill for the better part of a decade.
“It’s unlike anything we’ve ever seen.”In the last few weeks, hundreds of staff members have signed on to letters calling on members of Congress to endorse a cease-fire.
The health ministry in Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas, estimates that 11,000 civilians have been killed there over the last month.
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