{"id":2078337,"date":"2023-10-24T19:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T23:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-accuses-israel-of-war-crimes-after-hamas-invasion\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T19:48:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T23:48:23","slug":"aoc-accuses-israel-of-war-crimes-after-hamas-invasion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-accuses-israel-of-war-crimes-after-hamas-invasion\/","title":{"rendered":"AOC accuses Israel of war crimes amid Hamas invasion."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Faoc-accuses-israel-of-war-crimes-after-hamas-invasion%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2078337&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). (Photo by Drew Angerer\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ocasio-Cortez Accuses \u2062Israel of &#8220;War Crimes&#8221; in Retaliation Against Hamas<\/h2>\n<p>OAN\u2019s \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/elizabeth-volberding\">Elizabeth \u2063Volberding<br \/><\/a>4:33 PM \u2013\u200d Tuesday, October 24, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) boldly claimed that \u2063Israel was committing &#8220;war crimes&#8221;\u2063 in response to the horrific attacks by Hamas terrorists on October 7th and \u200cthe subsequent abduction\u2062 of \u2064hostages.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, AOC appeared on <em>the Mehdi Hasan Show<\/em> to express her thoughts and opinions.<\/p>\n<p>During the \u2062interview, the left-wing New\u200c York representative insisted that she was \u2062&#8221;not defending Hamas,&#8221; despite consistently accusing Israel of &#8220;war crimes&#8221; in their response to\u2064 Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>AOC then defended her position by calling for a\u2062 truce in the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>When asked if \u2062Israel had the right to retaliate against Hamas, she responded by \u2062saying that &#8220;war crimes are not \u2063the appropriate response.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;I think one of the things that&#8217;s important to recognize about this situation is \u2063the asymmetry of what is going on as well as the collective punishment of what is happening to the Palestinian\u200d people at this moment,&#8221; AOC said. &#8220;Hamas \u200chas absolutely engaged \u2064in horrific attacks. \u2064Every single day there are more details that are released about what occurred on October 7th that shocks the human consciousness and shocks our conscience, our\u2063 collective conscience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;However we do know as well that war crimes do not constitute and \u200care not an appropriate response for other\u2064 war crimes,&#8221; she added. &#8220;It is inacceptable to think that 1700 Palestinian children alone, their deaths will somehow make up or justify the violence of what \u2064we saw on October 7th.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u200cleftist representative continued, accusing \u2063Israel of carrying out an\u200d &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-aoc-admits-hamas-attacks-were-horrific-while-accusing-israel-of-war-crime\/\" title=\"AOC acknowledges Hamas attacks as 'horrific,' accuses Israel of war crime in Israel war.\">indiscriminate bombing campaign<\/a>&#8221; against\u200c Gaza and its people. She also\u2062 questioned the\u200d effectiveness \u200dof Israel&#8217;s recent actions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;It\u200b occurs to me, I think a question we \u2062all must \u2063ask ourselves, what price of innocent life is acceptable in terms\u2063 of targeting Hamas? And are we\u2062 even receiving? We are receiving daily counts every day about\u2063 the number \u200dof\u200c innocent people that are dying,&#8221; AOC continued. &#8220;We\u200d are not seeing\u2063 reports on how effective this has actually been in terms of \u200ddismantling Hamas. I think it&#8217;s very important for us\u2064 to raise that point. I think it&#8217;s \u200cimportant for us to understand that this is part of a larger intergenerational cycle of violence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>AOC emphasized \u2062that condemning Israel is &#8220;absolutely not a \u2064defense of Hamas&#8221; and stated that the &#8220;political aims of violence&#8221; from both sides contribute to \u2064the dehumanization of\u200c each other.<\/p>\n<p>She\u2064 joined other representatives,\u200c including Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Cori Bush (D-Mo.), in calling \u200dfor\u200c a ceasefire, \u2064while avoiding questions about Israel&#8217;s right to defend \u200ditself following the attacks. <\/p>\n<p>As AOC&#8217;s interview on the <em>Mehdi Hasan Show<\/em> concluded, she also criticized her fellow representatives for their hesitancy to call\u2063 for a ceasefire, suggesting that it may\u2063 be &#8220;motivated by race.&#8221; \u200dShe argued that Palestinian voices have been marginalized in the halls of Congress.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;I have long found the ignoring and sidelining of Palestinians in \u200dthe U.S. House of Representatives, the humanity of Palestinian populations in the five years that I&#8217;ve been in \u2064Congress, quite shocking. This\u2064 is not something that is new to many of us,&#8221; AOC\u200d said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly\u200b to your inbox for \u2063free. Subscribe\u2064 here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-4\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-4'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare\u200d this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>A new lawsuit accuses NewsGuard of defaming Consortium News.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>A humanitarian aid group in Israel gives OAN an exclusive look at \u2062scenes following Hamas&#8217;s attack on Israel.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>As we \u200chead into 2024, newly released polls reflect President Biden&#8217;s approval ratings are at new lows. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>DOJ Prosecutors are expected to\u200d answer questions\u200c on the Hunter Biden probe this week. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Elon Musk announced that the\u200c social media platform X will soon launch two new tiers of premium subscriptions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Bitcoin jumped on \u200bFriday above $30,000 for the \u200cfirst time since July, with gains for the week\u2064 surpassing 10%.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Meta\u2064 and \u2064TikTok have been given a week to provide details on measures taken\u2062 to counter the spread of terrorist, violent content, and hate speech on their\u200c platforms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Netflix increased subscription prices for some streaming\u2063 plans\u2063 as it\u2063 exceeded expectations for new customers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \u200brnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What were AOC&#8217;s recent comments on Israel and Hamas that sparked controversy?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064 Hing that is \u2064new or revolutionary. \u200cThis is something\u200c that has been going on for a long time,&#8221; AOC said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The controversy\u2064 surrounding AOC&#8217;s comments on\u200c Israel and Hamas is not the first time she has been\u200b involved in a contentious political debate. Throughout her career, AOC has been \u2062known for her progressive stances on various issues, often taking\u2063 on \u2062established politicians and challenging\u200c the\u2062 status quo.<\/p>\n<p>While some have praised AOC for her willingness to speak out on controversial topics, others have criticized her for lacking nuance and for making sweeping \u200dgeneralizations. Her recent comments on Israel and\u2064 Hamas have once again divided opinions, with some supporting her accusations against Israel, and others arguing that she is unfairly condemning the country.<\/p>\n<p>What is clear is that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a complex and deeply \u200brooted issue, with no easy\u2062 solutions. \u2062The violence and suffering on both sides cannot be ignored, and\u200c it is \u200dessential for all parties involved to \u2064work towards a peaceful resolution.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is\u200d also important for politicians and public \u2063figures to carefully choose \u2063their words\u200d and consider the impact of their statements. Accusing a country of &#8220;war crimes&#8221; without providing concrete \u200cevidence or engaging in a constructive dialogue can further fuel tensions and hinder progress \u200dtowards peace.<\/p>\n<p>As representatives and leaders, it is crucial for individuals like AOC to approach these sensitive topics with empathy, understanding, \u200cand\u2063 a\u2062 commitment to finding common \u200dground. Instead of resorting to inflammatory rhetoric and one-sided accusations, efforts\u200b should be \u200dmade to facilitate \u2062meaningful conversations and promote dialogue between both sides.<\/p>\n<p>AOC&#8217;s call\u2062 for a ceasefire should be \u2063seen as a step towards peace, and an opportunity to encourage open discussions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is through \u2064respectful \u2062and inclusive conversations that\u2062 real \u2062progress can be\u2062 made, ultimately leading to a\u2062 peaceful and sustainable resolution.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not an issue that can be solved overnight. It requires the concerted efforts of leaders, diplomats,\u200b and citizens from all sides to work towards a mutually acceptable solution.\u200c While disagreements and \u2064debates\u2064 are inevitable, \u200dit is\u200d essential to approach these conversations with\u2064 respect, \u2064empathy, and a genuine desire to seek peace.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, AOC&#8217;s accusations against Israel for \u200d&#8221;war crimes&#8221; in response to Hamas&#8217; attacks have sparked\u200d a\u2063 heated debate. While she calls for a ceasefire and highlights the suffering of innocent Palestinians, it is important \u200cto\u200d approach this complex issue with nuance and an understanding of the historical and political context. Instead of engaging in divisive rhetoric, efforts should be made to \u200bpromote dialogue and understanding, ultimately \u200bworking towards a\u200d peaceful resolution for all parties involved.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>known as AOC, accused Israel of committing &#8220;war crimes&#8221; in response to Hamas attacks and hostage-taking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2368,"featured_media":2078338,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2078337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2078337","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2368"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2078337"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2078337\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2078338"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2078337"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2078337"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2078337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}