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More than 300 Palestinian American constituents met with House and Senate members from 26 states to press for a shift in US policy toward Gaza and Israel, according to organizers. The lobbying effort occurred as the Trump administration continued to seek $2.8 billion in military aid for Israel, creating a counterpoint of domestic pressure against the proposed funding. The meetings represent a significant grassroots mobilization effort to shape congressional opinion on Middle East policy during UNGA week.