Gov. Kathy Hochul apologized Friday night for comments she made at a Jewish charity event that went viral on social media. The comment implied that Israel was justified in destroying Gaza following Hamas’ horrific attack on the Jewish state on October 7.
speak at United Jewish Appeal – New York Federation Events In Manhattan on Thursday, Hochul called Hamas a terrorist organization that “must be stopped,” and tried to use Canada and his hometown of Buffalo as examples.
“If Canada ever attacked Buffalo, I’m sorry, but the next day Canada wouldn’t exist,” Hochul declared.
“That’s a natural reaction. You have a right to protect yourself and make sure it doesn’t happen again. And that’s Israel’s right.”
In the first statement provided, new york timesHochul said he regretted using an inappropriate analogy, saying, “I now know that I could have hurt members of our community.” I apologized for making a bad choice.”
“While I am clear that I support Israel’s right to self-defense, I reiterate that Palestinian civilian casualties should be avoided and more humanitarian aid should be directed to the people of Gaza,” Hochul said. And I continue to believe.”
The war began on October 7 when Iran-backed Hamas sent fighters into Israel, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking 253 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. .
Israeli air and ground attacks have destroyed much of Gaza, killing 28,775 people, also mostly civilians, and displacing almost all of the more than 2 million residents, according to the Palestinian Health Authority. I was disappointed.
