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Coverage dated September 29, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Bass and Raman split on Gaza and the term genocide during Jewish Federation forum

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Councilmember Nithya Raman defended her use of the term genocide, saying she relied on international experts. Asked if she thinks the term is appropriate, Bass said: "No, I don't."

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  1. New York Post

    Nithya Raman’s ‘genocide’ remarks rattle Jewish crowd at LA mayoral forum (opens New York Post)

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    Raman said she used the term after seeing reports and images she found deeply disturbing.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Bass and Raman split on Gaza and the term genocide during Jewish Federation forum (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Councilmember Nithya Raman defended her use of the term genocide, saying she relied on international experts. Asked if she thinks the term is appropriate, Bass said: "No, I don't."

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