Walz's goofy statement about the rights of Palestinians after mass murder attack on Israel

 Federalist Wire:

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The Minnesota governor called for urgent action, urging Israel’s government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to move toward a resolution. He also expressed support for anti-Israel protesters in Michigan: “But I think those folks who are speaking out loudly in Michigan are speaking out for all the right reasons. It’s a humanitarian crisis. It can’t stand the way it is.”

Walz concluded his comments by calling for a cease-fire and the release of hostages as part of a broader effort to find a lasting peace: “And we need to find a way that people can live together in this… getting a cease-fire with the return of the hostages and then moving towards a sustainable two-state solution is the only way forward.”

However, critics swiftly pointed out that neither Walz nor Harris have been explicit about Hamas’ role in the violence. Both have made statements supporting Israel’s right to self-defense, but some argue they downplay Hamas’ responsibility.

Commentary editor John Podhoretz took to X (formerly Twitter), writing, “So Israel has the right to defend itself except when it defends itself, and Hamas doesn’t exist in this narrative, and an American wasn’t m*rdered by Hamas this weekend.”

Republican Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) also criticized the Harris-Walz stance, questioning their approach to Israel’s security: “Kamala Harris and Tim Walz want ‘to put the leverage on’ Israel to ensure Hamas survives to k*ll again? And they believe pro-Hamas radicals ‘are speaking out for all the right reasons’? Revolting moral equivalence.”

The controversy surrounding Walz’s comments grew after he evaded a question at the Minnesota State Fair regarding Hamas’ recent m*rder of six hostages, including an American citizen. When asked, “What’s your reaction to the six hostages being found dead in Gaza?” Walz avoided responding directly, turning away and thanking the crowd before leaving the scene.
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Israel attacked Hamas in response to a mass murder assault on Israel that killed thousands.  When such attacks are made Israel has the right to respond and destroy those responsible for the attacks.  The way to a lasting peace is the destruction of those who were responsible for a mass murder attack on non-combatants.

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