On Tuesday, Rashida Tlaib, a member of the progressive “Squad” of House Democrats, accused Israel of bombing a Christian hospital in Gaza that killed over 500 Palestinians.
The Michigan Congresswoman criticized Joe Biden ahead of his trip to Israel after Palestinian officials claimed the Israeli military was responsible for the bombing.
Israel just bombed the Baptist Hospital killing 500 Palestinians (doctors, children, patients) just like that. @POTUS this is what happens when you refuse to facilitate a ceasefire & help de-escalate.
Your war and destruction only approach has opened my eyes and many… https://t.co/mZYoifT7bj
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) October 17, 2023
Tlaib and other Squad members have been vocal in their support of Palestine since Hamas massacred over 1,300 Israelis over a week ago.
On Monday, they criticized the way Israel has handled the situation and called on Biden to send aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Instead of waiting for confirmation of what happened, she was quick to blame the bombing on Israel.
A few hours after she said Israel was responsible for the bombing, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that the Christian hospital in Gaza was destroyed by a Hamas rocket amid their barrage, not an Israeli missile.
Breaking: IDF Spokesperson
From the analysis of the operational systems of the IDF, an enemy rocket barrage was carried out towards Israel, which passed through the vicinity of the hospital when it was hit.
According to intelligence information, from several sources we have,…
— Israel ישראל 🇮🇱 (@Israel) October 17, 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also commented on the hospital bombing Tuesday, confirming that Hamas was responsible for the bombing.
Here’s a portion of what was reported on Fox News:
“The barbarian terrorists in Gaza are the ones who attacked the hospital in Gaza, not the IDF. He who brutally murdered our children also murders his children,” Netanyahu wrote in a post on X.
Tlaib’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., also tweeted about the bombing, calling on Biden to push for a ceasefire.
“Bombing a hospital is among the gravest of war crimes. The IDF reportedly blowing up one of the few places the injured and wounded can seek medical treatment and shelter during war is horrific,” Omar posted on X.
Bombing a hospital is among the gravest of war crimes. The IDF reportedly blowing up one of the few places the injured and wounded can seek medical treatment and shelter during a war is horrific.@POTUS needs to push for an immediate ceasefire to end this slaughter. https://t.co/dPJ48dyDe8
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) October 17, 2023
Tlaib’s post came after a report that one of her top fundraisers has consistently projected anti-Israel viewpoints on social media platforms and recently said she believes they intend to ethnically cleanse Palestinians.
Fox News Digital found that the Michigan Democrat’s committee has paid $42,000 to Unbought Power for “fundraising consulting” this year, with the most recent payment of $7,000 coming in August, her new filings show. Unbought Power is a Florida-based consulting and advocacy firm owned and managed by Rasha Mubarak, a Palestinian-American Muslim activist.
Any rational person would think two people whose families fled death and chaos in Palestine and Somalia respectively, and got to live the American Dream, would be more appreciative of the opportunities they’ve had in this country.
Instead, they continue to criticize America and her allies.
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