Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) recently had a feud on social media over the two Democratic congressional leaders’ differing stances on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. AOC accused Fetterman of a “bleak dunk attempt” after her shared a headline about her criticism toward the Biden-Harris administration’s stance toward Israel.
“The tragedy in Gaza is 100% on Hamas. Stop using civilians and hospitals as shields, surrender, and release all remaining hostages—and this ends,” Fetterman wrote on X, calling out a headline about AOC that read, “Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Biden administration over “unrestrained” Israel government.” Responding to Fetterman’s tweet, AOC wrote, “I dunno man. I care about little kids dying. I care about human rights. I care that billions of US tax dollars’ worth of weapons are carrying out unspeakable atrocities. I care enough for us to do better. Hope this bleak dunk attempt gets you whatever it is you’re going for.”
“The tragedy in Gaza is 100% on Hamas. Stop using civilians and hospitals as shields, surrender, and release all remaining hostages—and this ends,” Fetterman wrote on X, calling out a headline about AOC that read, “Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Biden administration over “unrestrained” Israel government.” Responding to Fetterman’s tweet, AOC wrote, “I dunno man. I care about little kids dying. I care about human rights. I care that billions of US tax dollars’ worth of weapons are carrying out unspeakable atrocities. I care enough for us to do better. Hope this bleak dunk attempt gets you whatever it is you’re going for.”
Fetterman, who has consistently been a staunch advocate of Israel, recently commemorated the anniversary of the horrific attack against Israel that left well over 1,000 dead including dozens of Americans. “On this traumatic One-Year Anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attacks, I share in the collective sorrow for all innocent lives lost. I will continue to be a voice for our ally, for the release of all remaining hostages, and for peace to return,” he wrote.
Fetterman’s defense of Israel, as the conflict in Gaza has become an incredibly divisive issue in the Democratic Party. Fetterman emphasized that hamas was “responsible for all” deaths that occurred on October 7, 2023. The Pennsylvania senator also defended Israel’s retaliation to the attack waged against it by Hamas.
“So, you have, over the last several months now, been such a staunch supporter of Israel. You’ve backed how the State of Israel and the IDF [have] conducted this war inside of Gaza. President Biden also said last night during that press conference that the IDF operation in Gaza has been ‘over the top.’ Those are his words. Is the President wrong?” Host Abby Phillip asked Fetterman.
“No, I’m not saying it’s wrong. I’m saying that’s his opinion. I’m not necessarily going to agree with that. I do understand that Israeli intelligence believes that Sinwar is actually hiding there, because that’s what these cowards do. They hide behind civilians and children and women like that, as well, too. So, I believe that it’s very critical that they destroy and eliminate Hamas for there to be real, true peace there in Gaza,” the Pennsylvania Congressman responded.
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