White House officials appear to be trying to hold an event that will both reflect the somber mood in the Muslim community because of the war and also curb the possibility of protests.
Muslims gather to hold a demonstration to demand ceasefire for Gaza in front of the White House on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan on March 11.Muslims gather to hold a demonstration to demand ceasefire for Gaza in front of the White House on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan on March 11.in Gaza, according to two people familiar with the White House's plans. They spoke on the condition of anonymity ahead of any public announcement.
The White House declined to confirm the details of any iftar dinner. Last week, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the White House was"committed" to hosting some kind of event with the Muslim community but said she didn't have any further details to share. During the Michigan primaries in February, there was an organized effort to vote"uncommitted" to pressure the Biden administration to call for a cease-fire. Similar efforts cropped up in primaries that followed around the country.
Some Muslim leaders insist talking to the president and his team is the best way to push for foreign policy changes.With aid headed to Gaza, risks remain to getting food to its starving population
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