Pro-Israel Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) declared unwavering support for the U.S. ally after Israeli forces killed Hamas leader Yahya Shinwar.
“I salute Israel and congratulate Yahya Sinwar on its removal. This is a necessary move for a future of lasting peace. Eliminating the masterminds of the October 7 massacre is a sign of justice being served. My vote and my voice for Israel is unwavering,” Fetterman declared in a social media post Thursday.
Hamas committed atrocities including murder, rape, and kidnapping during a brutal attack in Israel on October 7, 2023.
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Left: The Israeli flag during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between Israel and France at the Bozík Arena in Budapest, Hungary on October 10, 2024. Right: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) speaks with reporters before U.S. President Joe Biden takes the stage at a campaign event at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, on January 5, 2024. (Left: Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images, Right: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Fetterman, who has always been a vocal supporter of Israel, likened Hamas to the Nazis of World War II.
“Hamas is no different than the Nazis of World War II. I fully support Israel's efforts to neutralize Hamas,” the Pennsylvania senator tweeted last month.
“Let's stop pretending like Hamas cares about true peace,” Fetterman wrote in a June post. I strongly reject the comments.”
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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) heads to the Senate chamber at the U.S. Capitol on April 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Senate will take up a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan today. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
“I reject any pressure to neutralize Hamas or force Israel into a cease-fire without full surrender. They will be held accountable and I fully support that,” he declared in an August post. .
U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called Israel's killing of Sinwar a “major achievement in counterterrorism.”
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Sen.-elect John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) heads to a luncheon with Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on November 15, 2022. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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“Shinwar and Hamas are responsible for the over 40 Americans killed on October 7th, as well as the murdered American hostages Itai Cheng, Gad Haggai, Judy Weinstein Haggai, and Hersh Goldberg Pollin. “He is responsible for the deaths of many Americans over the years, including many Americans,” Austin said. That statement.
