Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, released a statement on Wednesday evening expressing unwavering support for Israel in the wake of recent terrorist attacks that resulted in the loss of over 1,400 Israeli lives. This statement was issued as a response to the recent attacks, which tragically claimed the lives of many Israeli civilians.
Fetterman also debunked false claims that Israel had targeted a hospital in Gaza with an aerial bomb. In reality, the hospital had been hit by a missile launched by Palestinian terrorists. These baseless accusations, primarily circulated by left-leaning sources, were refuted by Fetterman. It was crucial to set the record straight, as it was Palestinian terrorists who had fired the rocket, causing it to land in the hospital’s parking lot.
Regarding the incident, Fetterman emphasized, “Innocent Israelis were the victims of a terrorist attack that resulted in the largest loss of Jewish lives since the Holocaust.” He reiterated that Israel was not responsible for the tragic event, making it clear that Hamas had initiated the conflict, leading to the deaths of both innocent civilians and heroic Israeli service members.
Fetterman stressed the devastating impact of the terrorist attacks, saying, “Thousands of innocent Israelis and Palestinians would still be alive today if it weren’t for the heinous attacks carried out by Hamas terrorists.” At the same time, he expressed his unwavering support for Israel’s fight against Hamas terrorists, who had taken the lives of men, women, and children of all ages.
The senator underlined the fact that Hamas was not interested in peace but rather aimed at the complete destruction of Israel as a nation. He hinted that once Hamas was defeated, there might be an opportunity for discussions about a ceasefire. Fetterman also pledged to work alongside fellow senators to provide swift assistance to Israel in its fight against Hamas.
Furthermore, Fetterman called for the quick approval of Jack Lew’s nomination for the position of ambassador to bolster these efforts.
Fetterman’s statement was issued in response to various news outlets and certain Democratic representatives, such as Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, who had promoted the false accusations by the Hamas-run Palestinian Health Ministry. These allegations claimed that Israel had bombed a Gaza hospital, resulting in over 500 casualties. Fetterman’s statement aimed to set the record straight following the circulation of these accusations.
Fetterman also criticized Representatives Omar and Tlaib for appearing to side with Hamas rather than advocating for Israel, which he found deeply troubling. He questioned the credibility of those who blamed Israel for the hospital incident, especially when Israel is a key ally.
The senator reaffirmed his unwavering support for Israel and expressed his readiness to provide any necessary military, intelligence, or humanitarian aid. He made it clear that he would never turn his back on Israel, and he was committed to assisting in any way possible to ensure the mission’s success.
Senator John Fetterman concluded by highlighting the public information provided by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), confirming that the explosion did not result from an aerial bomb and did not strike the hospital but occurred in a parking lot. The IDF also published intercepted communications from Hamas-linked terrorists, indicating that the explosion was caused by a missile fired by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad from Gaza. This information was vital in refuting the false accusations.
The United States Intelligence Community had later corroborated this information, with satellite and infrared data showing a rocket or missile launch from Palestinian fighter positions within Gaza, as reported by The New York Times.