Today is #NakbaDay, marking the expulsion of 750K Palestinians from their homes in 1948.

In the 72 years since, Palestinians have endured endless violence by occupation forces.

All the while, American politicians have whitewashed that violence, including our opponent. (1/6)

In November 2012, an Israeli bombardment of Gaza killed 170+ Palestinians - as usual, the majority were civilians.

Israel bombed 1,500 sites in one day. One bombing killed 10 members of the same family, including 5 children.

Our opponent participated in the whitewash. (2/6)

In July 2014, Israel invaded Gaza & killed 2,000+ Palestinians, the vast majority civilians.

Israel's typically disproportionate use of force was especially brutal: civilian areas & media facilities were deliberately targeted.

Our opponent participated in the whitewash. (3/6)

Even though she feels free to express her own views on the violence in Palestine, she doesn't like it when Palestinians express theirs.

In 2015, she co-sponsored a resolution condemning the #BDS movement - peaceful opposition to Israeli violence. (4/6) https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2015/k705

Not only is our district is one of the most progressive in New York, it's also home to one of the most vibrant Muslim communities in NYC.

But our voices are so unheard that our leaders think nothing of erasing the violence suffered by our Palestinian brothers & sisters. (5/6)

Some will ask what the occupation of Palestine has to do with a local race in Astoria.

But they only ask when a candidate speaks out against that violence.

If an incumbent holds a press conference to celebrate it, no questions are asked.

That's why we can't be silent (6/6)