US Democrats push Biden to oppose forced displacement in Gaza

A group of 60 lawmakers sent a letter to the Biden administration on Friday, calling on the president to reaffirm that Washington strongly opposes "the forced and permanent displacement" of Palestinians from Gaza.

The letter expressed the deep concern of some Democratic lawmakers over the rising toll on Palestinian civilians in Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

"We urge you to continue to reiterate the United States’ firm commitment to this position and ask that you provide clarification regarding certain provisions of the administration's supplemental humanitarian and security funding request," the letter said.