Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) doubled down on his statement Thursday that Israel should kill all members of Hamas.
Ogles first made the statement last week when he confronted a group of pro-Palestinian activists at the Capitol. The group followed him through several hallways, discussing events in Gaza.
“You know what? If it makes you feel better, I think we should kill them all. Everyone in Hamas,” Ogles finally said.
Ogles echoed his words in a follow-up statement Thursday.
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“On October 7, Hamas committed atrocities beyond normal comprehension, including the rape and torture of young children, the rape and torture of girls and boys, the rape and torture of women and men, and became a manifestation of evil on earth. This included cutting off the breasts of women while they were still alive, gang rape, cutting off or removing men’s testicles, and, of course, the slaughter of innocent lives.” wrote Ogles.
“These terrorists deserve to die. I was clearly referring to Hamas terrorists in the exchange. Democrats and left-wing media, who seem incapable of categorically condemning the events of October 7th, are desperately trying to hold them accountable.” “We are trying to pass on this,” he added.
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“I support Israel and its right to punish Hamas on a biblical scale, including its accomplices and abettors of the aforementioned atrocities. I stand by what I said. Death to Hamas.” He concluded.
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) doubled down on his statement Thursday that Israel should kill all members of Hamas. (John McDougall/AFP via Getty Images)
Pro-Palestinian activists who confronted Mr. Ogles claimed that reports about the rape and torture of infants by Hamas were “fake news.”
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Israel has produced an approximately 45-minute video that documents many of the most horrific crimes committed on October 7 and was shown to hundreds of members of the press.
Pro-Palestinian activists who confronted Congressman Andy Ogles claimed that reports about the rape and torture of infants by Hamas were “fake news”.
Israeli authorities have condemned efforts to downplay the crimes committed by Hamas on October 7th. israel government Spokesperson Eilon Levy commented on these efforts last year.
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“Unfortunately, I can’t believe I’m saying this, and I can’t believe that we as a nation have to do this. terrorist organization People are questioning the scale of the atrocities committed by Hamas against our people, and phenomena like Holocaust denial, which has been recorded to actually glorify that violence, is unfolding in real time. We are witnessing that.” He said.
