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Florida state rep. accused of making hateful comment about Israel-Hamas war

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — There are growing calls for a Florida state representative to resign following alleged comments she made about the Israel and Hamas war.

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It reportedly happened during a speech given by fellow state Rep. Angie Nixon who was calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Nixon mentioned that 10,000 Palestinians have died so far, then asked how many would be enough.

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She said she heard someone shout “all of them.”

Nixon identified that colleague as Rep. Michelle Salzman.

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Salzman was asked about the incident Friday and denied making the comment.

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