Democratic Sen. John Fetterman on Wednesday called for an eye-opening move, condemning the hypocrisy of South Africa's lawsuit against Israel in an international tribunal over the Jewish state's “genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza. continued.
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Speaking at the Orthodox Coalition Advocacy Center, the Pennsylvania lawmaker, wearing standard shorts and a hoodie, made his first stab at the terrorist group Hamas over the deadly surprise attack on Israel in October. The Washington Examiner said:.
An angry Fetterman called Hamas “a group of cowards” and said its members “hiding in tunnels, hiding behind civilians, attacking, killing and mutilating children.” [and] Hey ladies! ” He also called on pro-Palestinian advocates to “stop talking about proportionality” regarding Israel’s military response to Hamas.
“They gave their best shot on Oct. 7. They could have taken more lives, but they didn't,” Fetterman added.
Shifting gears, Fetterman said while on the subject of Hamas's “genocide,” South Africa has a lot to answer for in that area, but there is still a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. told the audience.
“Maybe South Africa should… shut up about this issue when it comes to criticizing the actions of other countries!” Fetterman barked. “Shut up!”
The examiner said Mr. Fetterman's naming of South Africa was in reference to the killing of white farmers in that country, which led to riots that he claimed were evidence of attempted genocide.
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Mr. Fetterman has recently come under fire from progressives for his unwoke comments that have made headlines.
- In December, Fetterman declared that he was “not a progressive,” called the reportedly huge number of border crossings “alarming,” said such concerns were not xenophobia, and said that he is “not a progressive.” State Democratic Rep. Bob Menendez reiterated his belief that he should be expelled from the party. US Senate.
- In November, Mr. Fetterman ransacked handcuffed anti-Israel protesters at the U.S. Capitol by walking past them while waving a miniature Israeli flag.
- In October, Mr. Fetterman blamed Israel for the Gaza hospital bombings, blaming members of his party who carried out the shootings, when it soon became clear that Hamas was behind the bombings. .
- That same month, Mr. Fetterman also announced that he would reveal the identities of those abducted by Hamas, saying, “My office will protect the lives of innocent Israelis who have been abducted by Hamas until they are safely returned home.'' “We'll display up to one person. Until then, we're not going to stop sharing their stories.” ”
- Fetterman too Said In October, he said: “Now is not the time to talk about a ceasefire. We must support Israel in its efforts to eliminate the Hamas terrorists who have massacred innocent men, women and children. Hamas wants peace. “We want to destroy Israel, not exist. We can do it.” Let's talk about a ceasefire after Hamas is neutralized. ”
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