Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.) accuses Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) of a “terrible dunk attempt” after he highlighted a headline criticizing the Biden administration on Israel. did.
“The tragedy in Gaza is 100% Hamas’ fault. Stop using civilians and hospitals as shields, surrender, and release all remaining hostages. And this is it,” Fetterman said on Ocasio-Cortez. tweeted while sharing the headline.
Fetterman has been vocal in his support for Israel and condemnation of Hamas following the terrorist group’s brutal attack on October 7, 2023, which included rape, murder and kidnapping.
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Left: Sen. John Fetterman speaks at a campaign event for Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at Erie Insurance Arena on October 14, 2024 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Right: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Monday, August 19, 2024. (Left: Dustin Franz/AFP via Getty Images; Right: Bill・Clark/CQ Roll Call, Inc. (via Getty Images)
“I don’t know. I’m worried about young children dying. I’m worried about human rights. That weapons worth billions of American tax dollars are committing unspeakable atrocities. I’m worried enough that we’ll do better. I hope this dark dunk attempt gets you whatever you want,” Ocasio-Cortez told Fetterman. I wrote this in response to the post.
“The devastation unfolding in northern Gaza is the result of a totally unrestrained Netanyahu government, armed to the teeth by the Biden administration, as food aid is blocked and hospitals bombed,” the lawmaker said earlier this week. is a genocide of Palestinians,” he tweeted. The US should end the arms embargo immediately. ”
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Earlier this month, to commemorate the tragic anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks, Fetterman tweeted, “On this shocking one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, I want to honor all that was lost. We share a common sense of sadness for innocent lives. I will continue to do so.” To be a voice calling for the release of our allies, the release of all remaining hostages, and the restoration of peace. ”
Israel has gone to war in response to the atrocities of October 7 last year, and Mr. Fetterman has been a staunch supporter of the US ally.
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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) has spoken out about his support for Israel. (Fox News)
“Immediately after October 7th, I strongly affirmed my unconditional support for all financial, military, and intelligence support in Israel’s war on terror,” the senator tweeted last month.
Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.
