Far-left “Squad” members Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) posted a “twisted” attack on the pro-Israel U.S. Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), for raising awareness of Hamas’s brutal sexual crimes and warning that a ceasefire with the terror group would keep the “rapist” in power.
Wednesday, Israel released First report on sexual violence committed by Hamas during the unprecedented October 7 massacre, the worst attack on Jews since the Nazi Holocaust. As a result, approximately 1,200 people were killed within the Jewish state, over 5,300 more were injured, and at least 241 people were taken hostage. About 130 of them remain in Gaza. The majority of victims were civilians, including dozens of American citizens.
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) embrace during a rally on the eviction moratorium at the U.S. Capitol on August 3, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
In response, AIPAC said, “The ceasefire allows these rapists to continue to arm and hold power in Gaza.”
Due to the ceasefire, these rapists are now armed and in power in Gaza.@AOC @MarkPocan @SummerForpa @JamaalBowmanNY @CoriBush @PramilaJayapal @AyannaPressley @IllhanMN @RashidaTlaib https://t.co/GBQMnVIOVl
— AIPAC | Text Israel to 24722 | #StandWithIsrael (@AIPAC) February 21, 2024
Within hours of posting, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a democratic socialist, appeared to be defending a terrorist organization while playing the role of a victim.
“It is horrifying that AIPAC is targeting female congresswomen who have survived sexual assault with this horrific rhetoric,” she wrote. “Their role in American politics is becoming a bigger scandal every day.”
“They are the NRA of foreign policy,” she added. “Of course they don’t want a ceasefire.”
It is horrifying that AIPAC is targeting female congresswomen who have survived sexual assault with this horrific rhetoric.
Their role in American politics is becoming a bigger scandal by the day.
They are the NRA of foreign policy. Of course they don’t want a ceasefire. https://t.co/6d8hSqJ9oh
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 21, 2024
Her post was followed by Rep. Cori Bush’s accusation on Thursday:[a]As a rape survivor myself, AIPAC’s tactics of exploiting rape are absolutely despicable and horrifying. ”
“Their strategy is to manipulate the public based on bullying, lies, harassment, belittling, and intimidation to force those calling for a ceasefire into submission,” she wrote. “It can’t stop us.”
As a rape victim, AIPAC’s tactics of exploiting rape are absolutely despicable and horrifying.
Their strategy is to manipulate the public through bullying, lies, harassment, belittling, and intimidation to force those calling for a ceasefire into submission. It can’t stop us. https://t.co/G4Jn9aVKor
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) February 22, 2024
In response, AIPAC called it “astounding” that Ocasio-Cortez “spreads harmful lies about pro-Israel Americans but fails to condemn Hamas’ systematic rape of Israeli women.” criticized.[p]This is pure anti-Israel hypocrisy and hatred. ”
that’s scary @AOC They will spread harmful lies about pro-Israel Americans, but they will not condemn Hamas’s systematic rape of Israeli women.
It says nothing about the victims.
Reports will not be accepted.
We will not demand that Hamas surrender.
Why not?
Pure anti-Israel hypocrisy and hatred. https://t.co/txHUg1cT6O
— AIPAC | Text Israel to 24722 | #StandWithIsrael (@AIPAC) February 22, 2024
Some took to social media to criticize the militant squad members.
“I cannot speak for the rest of us, and the team is not the only member of Congress who has experienced sexual violence,” wrote Rep. Beth Van Dine (R-Texas). “Stop playing the victim. Hamas is using rape as a weapon of war, and that’s wrong.”
“Please, shout it out!” she added.
I cannot speak for the rest of us, and the team is not the only member of Congress who has experienced sexual violence. Stop playing the victim. Hamas uses rape as a weapon of war, and that is wrong. Please, please call out loud! https://t.co/yEkEx8FIBs
— Rep. Beth Van Duyne (@RepBethVanDuyne) February 22, 2024
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) highlighted an article about Hamas’s barbaric sex crimes, writing, “Maybe this is why Israel and AIPAC don’t want a ceasefire with the terrorists you support.”
Perhaps this is why Israel and AIPAC do not want a ceasefire with the terrorists you support. https://t.co/OnenTiMBLb pic.twitter.com/9RQUuhuO9J
— Congressman Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) February 22, 2024
“Did you just say that condemning Hamas’ sexual atrocities against women somehow offends female members of Congress? It’s hard to tell where your stupidity ends and your cowardice ends.” wrote David Friedman, former US ambassador to Israel in the Trump administration.
Did I just say that accusing Hamas of sexual atrocities against women somehow offends female congressmen? It’s hard to tell where your stupidity ends and your despicable act ends. https://t.co/uLgDWR9FPk
— David M. Friedman (@DavidM_Friedman) February 22, 2024
“Is she a woman or a monster?” Why would @AOC criticize AIPAC for announcing the systematic rape of Israelis by Hamas on October 7?” Anti-Semitic at the US State Department Elie Kohanim, a broadcast journalist who served as deputy special envoy for surveillance and countermeasures, wrote: .
“Any victim of sexual assault will stand by other victims,” she added. “While Cortes and his squad try to silence the Jews, they instead stand by the rapists.”
Is she a woman or a monster?How bold @AOC On October 7, she criticized AIPAC for informing her of the systematic rape of Israelis by Hamas.
Any victim of sexual assault will stand by other victims.
Cortez and the squad instead side with the rapists and try to remain silent… https://t.co/wsgik541rh— Ellie Cohanim (@EllieCohanim) February 22, 2024
“This joke from Congressman @AOC is clearly offensive. Posting this is twisted on so many levels. How sick is this guy AOSick!” Former New York State Congressman and Speaker Dov Hikind wrote: Americans against anti-Semitism (AAA).
“No, @AOC, what’s scary is that while you claim to defend women’s rights, you refuse to condemn the systematic rape and sexual assault of Israeli women and girls by Hamas, and instead @AIPAC “It’s attacking us,” he added.
Must see!This joke from a member of parliament @AOC It’s obviously disordered. Posting this is twisted on so many levels. How sick is this guy AOSick! https://t.co/GL4pFWQ3mB pic.twitter.com/rEtwPNloKw
— Dov Hikind (@HikindDov) February 21, 2024
“There is no shame for you,” wrote international human rights lawyer Arsen Ostrovsky.
no @AOCwhat’s scary is that while you claim to defend women’s rights, you refuse to condemn the systematic rape and sexual assault of Israeli women and girls by Hamas, and instead attack them. . @AIPAC.
You have no shame. https://t.co/dMniftWdMl
— Arsene Ostrovsky 🎗️ (@Ostrov_A) February 22, 2024
Conservative commentator Dave Rubin wrote, “You’re a total idiot.” “I would be happy to fact-check the community note on that…”
You’re a fucking idiot.
I’d be happy to fact-check a community note about that… https://t.co/nu7Fp7HGwF
— Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) February 22, 2024
“AOC compares herself to the October 7th victim and claims that, based on her gender, she was the victim of… [checks notes] …Let us think of the hostages,” wrote conservative commentator and defense attorney Marina Medvin.
AOC compares herself to the October 7th victim and claims to have been victimized based on her gender… [checks notes] …Think about hostages. pic.twitter.com/fbHa6xzGjJ
— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) February 22, 2024
“Oh, thank God for the love of God, all we have to do is STFU,” wrote David Draiman, frontman of American heavy metal band Disturbed. “Release the hostages, give #Hamas a surrender, and give #Palestinians a chance at a real future, or just sit back and let the adults handle things.”
Oh, thank you for the love of God. She’s just STFU now.
call to #Release the hostagesfor #hamas to surrender, and #Palestinian Do you take a chance on the real future, or do you just sit back and leave things to the adults?
— David Draiman 🎗️🇱✡️☮️ (@davidmdraiman) February 21, 2024
“So, as an alleged rape victim, you are saying that you support the terrorists who did this to women. Okay,” said Yaakov, an independent journalist. Strasberg wrote.
So you, as an alleged rape victim, are saying that you support the terrorists who did this to women.
Understood. https://t.co/8oQEJxTdp5 pic.twitter.com/dxIL5XEiWt— Yaakov Strasberg (@YaakovStras) February 22, 2024
“It’s despicable and horrifying that you won’t condemn the Hamas rapists. And hopefully come this summer and lose the primary,” said Stop Anti-Protest, a watchdog group fighting anti-Semitic incitement. Judaism,” he wrote.
Your refusal to condemn Hamas rapists is despicable and appalling.
And if possible, I would like him to come this summer and be defeated in the primary.
— Stop Antisemitism (@StopAntisemites) February 22, 2024
“There can be no more radio silence. The backlash needs to be louder and more bipartisan,” wrote anti-Jewish hate activist Adar Rubin. “In recent days, Cori Bush, AOC, and Rashida Tlaib have made it clear that they do not condemn Hamas’ rape and sexual violence.”
“They need to be kicked out of the Democratic Party,” he added.
There can be no more radio silence. The backlash needs to be bigger and more bipartisan.
In recent days, Cori Bush, AOC, and Rashida Tlaib have made it clear that they do not condemn Hamas’ rape and sexual violence. They need to be kicked out of the Democratic Party. https://t.co/9Ij1Wu0HAx
— Adal Rubin (@rubin_a1) February 22, 2024
The problem is after Israel released A report compiled by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (ARCCI) details sexual violence committed by Hamas during the October 7 terrorist attack.
The findings, based on witness testimony and forensic evidence, reveal horrific cases of rape, sexual assault and mutilation of both men and women. These acts of violence were often carried out in public, with victims’ relatives forced to watch, adding to the humiliation. The report highlights a deliberate strategy of sexual violence by Hamas that involves sadistic acts and mutilation.
The findings were submitted to the United Nations.
Joshua Klein is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email jklein@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter @Joshua Klein.
