In a surprising turn of events, Senator Bernie Sanders, known for his pro-Palestinian stance, is facing criticism from his supporters for his current position on the Israel-Hamas war. While Sanders previously criticized Hillary Clinton for her failure to address Palestinian rights, he has not called for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Many of his supporters believe that Sanders, given his reputation as an anti-war advocate, has the unique ability to push for an end to hostilities in the region. Activists have protested at Sanders’s Senate office, urging him to support a ceasefire. While Democratic House members introduced a ceasefire resolution, there have been no calls for ending the war on the Senate side. Sanders did call for a “humanitarian pause” to the fighting after Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a similar demand. In a social media post, Sanders criticized the Israeli offensive, but stopped short of calling for a ceasefire. Supporters who were initially drawn to Sanders for his progressive stance on the Israeli-Palestinian issue now feel disappointed and betrayed by his unwillingness to take a stronger stance. Many believe that even if Israel were to eliminate Hamas, the suffering inflicted on the people of Gaza would only further fuel the cycle of violence. Arab and Muslim American communities, who rallied around Sanders in the past, now express a deep sense of disappointment and hurt over his failure to call for a ceasefire. The lack of a strong stance from Sanders is seen as a missed opportunity to open the door for others to speak out against the violence. The Arab community at large is extremely disappointed in Sanders, with many finding it disgusting that he has not even asked for a ceasefire while witnessing the destruction of innocent lives.