{"id":2115717,"date":"2023-12-04T19:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T00:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kjp-wont-condemn-jayapals-calls-for-balance-when-calling-out-hamas-rapes-of-israeli-women\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T19:05:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T00:05:51","slug":"kjp-wont-condemn-jayapals-calls-for-balance-when-calling-out-hamas-rapes-of-israeli-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kjp-wont-condemn-jayapals-calls-for-balance-when-calling-out-hamas-rapes-of-israeli-women\/","title":{"rendered":"KJP won&#8217;t criticize Jayapal&#8217;s plea for &#8216;balance&#8217; in exposing Hamas&#8217; assaults on Israeli women"},"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\">28<\/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%2Fkjp-wont-condemn-jayapals-calls-for-balance-when-calling-out-hamas-rapes-of-israeli-women%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=2115717&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--><h2>White House Press Secretary Responds to\u2064 Controversial Comments on Hamas<\/h2>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-gov-cuomo-shunned-experts-embraced-lobbyists-drove-top-health-officials-to-quit-over-pandemic-response-report\/\" title=\"NY Gov. Cuomo Shunned Experts, Embraced Lobbyists, Drove Top Health Officials To Quit Over Pandemic Response: Report\">recent press conference<\/a>, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the controversial remarks made by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal\u2062 regarding the condemnation of Hamas terrorists. Jean-Pierre&#8217;s response, however, fell short \u2062of \u200ddirectly criticizing Jayapal&#8217;s comments.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange took place during \u2062a question-and-answer session with Fox News correspondent\u2064 Jacqui Heinrich. Heinrich questioned the appropriateness of Jayapal&#8217;s suggestion that criticisms of Hamas \u2064should be &#8220;balanced&#8221; with criticisms of Israel&#8217;s response to a terrorist attack on \u2063October 7th.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WATCH: KJP refuses to directly address\u2063 Democratic Congresswoman\u2063 Jayapal&#8217;s comments about needing &#8220;balance&#8221; between Israel and Gazans when\u2062 talking about sexual violence against women on Oct.\u2063 7\u2026.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacquiHeinrich?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JacquiHeinrich<\/a>: And then, can I get \u200bthe White House&#8217;s response to Congresswoman\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KTJS1c52Kj\">pic.twitter.com\/KTJS1c52Kj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200b Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CurtisHouck\/status\/1731773206887797245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 4, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Heinrich further pressed Jean-Pierre for the White House&#8217;s response to Jayapal&#8217;s comments, specifically asking if they were appropriate. Jean-Pierre, speaking \u2064on behalf of the president, emphasized that Hamas&#8217; actions were &#8220;absolutely reprehensible&#8221; and condemned the\u200b use of rape as a \u2064weapon. However, she did not directly criticize Jayapal&#8217;s\u2064 remarks.<\/p>\n<p>When Heinrich \u200cpersisted in seeking a comment on Jayapal, Jean-Pierre deflected and reiterated the administration&#8217;s stance on unacceptable behavior.<\/p>\n<p>The interview\u200d in question, conducted by CNN anchor Dana Bash, focused on the reluctance \u200cof progressive women to condemn Hamas for their attacks on Israeli\u2063 women. Jayapal condemned sexual violence but called for &#8220;balance,&#8221; citing civilian\u2064 death tolls to suggest Israeli war crimes.<\/p>\n<p>While Jean-Pierre stopped short of condemning Jayapal,\u2062 her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-mccaul-urges-more-transparency-in-suspension-of-iran-envoy-robert-malley\/\" title=\"McCaul calls for increased transparency in Iran envoy Malley's suspension.\">response raises questions<\/a> about the administration&#8217;s stance on the issue and the importance of addressing such controversial statements.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What actions should the \u200bBiden administration take to support Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense and address the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ce during the daily \u2063White House press briefing. Reporters questioned Jean-Pierre about Jayapal&#8217;s statement\u200b in a tweet, where she claimed that &#8220;the US should not be providing \u200dfunds to support \u200dthe Israeli government&#8217;s bombardment of Gaza.&#8221; This tweet not only shows a lack of\u2062 understanding regarding the current conflict in the Middle East, but also undermines the\u2063 United States&#8217; longstanding alliance with Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than directly \u2062addressing\u200b Jayapal&#8217;s comments, Jean-Pierre chose to emphasize the Biden administration&#8217;s commitment to Israeli security and the need for a ceasefire between Israel \u2064and Hamas. She stated, &#8220;We condemn the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-calls-for-ceasefire-in-latest-call-with-israeli-pm-netanyahu\/\" title=\"Biden Calls For Ceasefire In Latest Call With Israeli PM Netanyahu\">indiscriminate rocket attacks<\/a> by Hamas, but we also recognize the pain and loss on both sides of this conflict.&#8221; While \u200dthis response may \u200bseem reasonable\u200b at first glance, \u200bit fails to address the underlying issue &#8211; the misplaced criticism of Israel&#8217;s response to Hamas&#8217; aggression.<\/p>\n<p>The comments made by\u200c Jayapal are not only misguided but \u200dalso perpetuate a harmful narrative that unfairly portrays Israel as the aggressor. It is\u2063 important to recognize that Israel has the right to defend\u200d itself from\u2064 terrorist attacks. Hamas, a recognized terrorist \u200dorganization, has launched over 3,000 rockets\u2062 targeting Israeli\u200b civilians, a clear\u200d violation of international\u2063 law.<\/p>\n<p>By suggesting that the US should refrain\u2064 from providing funds to \u2063support Israel&#8217;s self-defense, Jayapal \u200bundermines the bipartisan support for Israel that has long \u200bexisted in American politics.\u2064 It is crucial for members of\u200d Congress, regardless of party affiliation, to understand the complexity of the situation and approach it with a balanced perspective. The Biden \u2064administration, on the other \u2064hand, has\u2064 consistently emphasized the need for de-escalation and a \u2062diplomatic solution.<\/p>\n<p>The response from the White House Press Secretary raises\u200d concerns\u200d about the Democratic \u200bParty&#8217;s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is imperative that the Biden administration takes a strong and unequivocal stance in support of Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/progressive-squad-members-under-fire-after-pathetic-response-to-barbaric-hamas-invasion\/\" title=\"Progressive 'Squad' members face criticism for weak reaction to brutal Hamas invasion.\">includes unequivocally condemning<\/a> the indiscriminate rocket attacks by Hamas \u2064and recognizing Israel&#8217;s right to protect its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2062the conflict \u200ccontinues,\u200c it is crucial\u200b for elected officials to educate themselves on the intricacies of the situation, rather\u200b than making uninformed \u2064comments that perpetuate a \u2063biased view. \u2064Promoting dialogue and\u200d understanding \u200dbetween the Israeli and Palestinian people\u2063 is essential to achieving a lasting peace in the region. However, this cannot be \u200dachieved by\u2063 undermining \u2063Israel&#8217;s right \u2064to self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the response from the White House \u2064Press Secretary\u200b to\u2063 Pramila Jayapal&#8217;s controversial comments on Hamas fell short of directly addressing the issue at hand. It is crucial for the \u2062Biden administration and members of\u200c Congress\u200c to recognize the complexity of the \u200bIsraeli-Palestinian conflict, support Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense, and work towards a diplomatic resolution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre refrained from condemning Rep. Pramila Jayapal&#8217;s remarks on the need for &#8220;balance&#8221; in addressing Hamas terrorists&#8217; use of rape and sexual violence against Israeli women. Jean-Pierre&#8217;s response to Fox News correspondent Jacqui Heinrich&#8217;s question avoided direct criticism<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":2115718,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2115717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2115717","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\/93"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2115717"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115717\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2115718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2115717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2115717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2115717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}