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