New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a democratic socialist, had a bizarre response to the shocking pager attack on members of Lebanon's Hezbollah.
While many praised the sophistication and precision of the strike on the terrorist group, Ocasio-Cortez demanded assurances that the United States was not providing any support to the operation.
“You're a filthy shill for jihadists and Jew-haters!”
“Israeli pager attacks in Lebanon have detonated thousands of mobile devices in numerous public spaces, severely injuring and killing innocent civilians,” she wrote. post On social media.
“This attack is a clear violation of international humanitarian law and undermines US efforts to prevent an escalation of the conflict,” Ocasio-Cortez added. “Congress wants a detailed explanation of the attack, including answers from the State Department about whether US assistance was provided in the development or deployment of this technology.”
Ocasio-Cortez was immediately criticized online for her post.
“You can't even say the word Hezbollah, you filthy jihadist and Jew-hater shill! Shame on you!” Reply Human rights lawyer Arsen Ostrovsky.
“It's hard to imagine a counterterrorism operation that would more precisely target terrorists while minimizing civilian casualties than blowing up Hezbollah terrorist call bells. So naturally @AOC is outraged.” Responded Philip Klein of National Review.
“This is the most targeted counterterrorism attack in the history of mankind. But of course, keep up your pro-Hezbollah propaganda campaign. After all, some of your friends are having a rough day.” Written Ben Shapiro.
“This is complete nonsense and clear proof that AOC and her ilk will attack Israel no matter what it does,” wrote another popular post. response“This is moral bankruptcy of the worst kind. It shows such ignorance and misjudgment that it would be deplorable for any ordinary person, let alone a member of parliament.”
Ocasio-Cortez is not the only member of The Squad to face backlash: Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan faced heavy ridicule after criticizing attacks on Hezbollah.
Another attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon on Wednesday exploded walkie-talkies and other electronic devices. Israel has not officially claimed responsibility for either operation.
Regardless of whether Ocasio-Cortez's demands are met, at least one report says Israel caveat It briefed the US on the operation in advance, suggesting that the US was not cooperating with the attack.
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