Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) found it “truly disturbing” that some of his Democrat colleagues in Congress rushed to blame Israel for a rocket attack on a hospital in Gaza.
In a statement posted on social media, Fetterman called out those who bought the narrative and reacted to reports that Israel had launched an airstrike that took out the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza. Israeli officials rebutted the reports and it was later confirmed that it was actually a failed rocket launch by Palestinian terrorists, but many Democrats did not wait for details, instead lambasting Israel for the explosion.
“It’s truly disturbing that Members of Congress rushed to blame Israel for the hospital tragedy in Gaza,” Fetterman wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Who would take the word of a group that just massacred innocent Israeli civilians over our key ally?”
“I will always stand with Israel and look forward to supporting any military, intelligence, or humanitarian aid to get the job done,” he added.
I will always stand with Israel and look forward to supporting any military, intelligence, or humanitarian aid to get the job done.
— Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) October 18, 2023
He also spoke to reporters about the situation, reiterating his comments on social media.
Fetterman’s criticism came after members of the far-left ‘Squad’ including Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), and Cori Bush (D-Mo.) joined other voices in condemning Israel.
“Israel just bombed the Baptist Hospital killing 500 Palestinians (doctors, children, patients) just like that,” Tlaib had tweeted, telling President Joe Biden “this is what happens when you refuse to facilitate a ceasefire & help de-escalate.”
‘Squad’ members Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar rush to blame deadly Gaza hospital blast on Israel https://t.co/sPCxQYzZfR via @BIZPACReview
— BPR based (@DumpstrFireNews) October 18, 2023
In a strongly worded statement, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) seemed to insinuate that Israel was guilty of war crimes.
But the verbal attacks on Israel were unfounded as a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces threw cold water on the flaming rhetoric.
Breaking: IDF Spokesperson
From the analysis of the operational systems of the IDF, an enemy rocket barrage was carried out towards Israel, which passed through the vicinity of the hospital when it was hit.
According to intelligence information, from several sources we have,…
— Israel ישראל (@Israel) October 17, 2023
On Wednesday, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.) indicated that his committee “reviewed intelligence” that showed Israel was not responsible.
“The Senate Intelligence Committee reviewed intelligence related to the attack on al-Ahli hospital in Gaza. Based on this information, we feel confident that the explosion was the result of a failed rocket launch by militant terrorists and not the result of an Israeli airstrike,” Warner wrote on X.
The Senate Intelligence Committee reviewed intelligence related to the attack on al-Ahli hospital in Gaza. Based on this information, we feel confident that the explosion was the result of a failed rocket launch by militant terrorists and not the result of an Israeli airstrike.
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) October 18, 2023
Meanwhile, Biden’s acknowledgment of the airstrike being perpetrated by the “other team” set off howls of mockery and anger.
Biden informs Netanyahu airstrike on Gaza Hospital ‘was done by the other team’ – Tlaib faults POTUS https://t.co/PjPI8hMPXR via @BIZPACReview
— BPR based (@DumpstrFireNews) October 18, 2023
Fetterman continued to address the Gaza hospital in follow-up tweets on Wednesday.
Innocent Israelis were the victims of a terrorist attack that resulted in the largest loss of Jewish lives since the Holocaust.
Now we know that the tragedy at the Gaza hospital was not caused by Israel.
— Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) October 18, 2023
He also addressed the calls for a ceasefire, slamming those who have been clamoring for one.
“Now is not the time to talk about a ceasefire,” he said. “We must support Israel in their efforts to eliminate the Hamas terrorists who slaughtered innocent men, women, and children. Hamas does not want peace, they want to destroy Israel. We can talk about a ceasefire after Hamas is neutralized.”
Now is not the time to talk about a ceasefire. We must support Israel in efforts to eliminate the Hamas terrorists who slaughtered innocent men, women, and children.
Hamas does not want peace, they want to destroy Israel. We can talk about a ceasefire after Hamas is neutralized.
— Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) October 18, 2023
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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