Israel

Rep. Omar called out for seeming to be ‘okay’ with Hamas terrorist rocket fire against Israel

Published

7 months ago

May 10, 2021

Staff Writer

Israeli Twitter users and alike railed against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) when she tweeted only half of the story of the Hamas missile attacks on Israel, choosing to paint Israel as terrorists instead. This comes after a weekend full of riots in Jerusalem that culminated in a missile raid on Israel reportedly from Hamas.

Israeli air strikes killing civilians in Gaza is an act of terrorism.

Palestinians deserve protection.

Unlike Israel, missile defense programs, such as Iron Dome, don’t exist to protect Palestinian civilians.

It’s unconscionable to not condemn these attacks on the week of Eid. https://t.co/vWWQfMqBkT
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) May 10, 2021

Some were upset that Omar was only telling half of the story, leaving out the attacks on Israel that preceded Israel firing back.

This reads like a statement from Hamas https://t.co/Vv4EMWGTWL
— Nick Short ‎‎ (@PoliticalShort) May 10, 2021

According to Ilhan Omar, Israel should be demonized for developing defensive weapons systems that protect her civilian population and Hamas deserves empathy for having limited capabilities to practice terrorism.

This is from a sitting member of Congress. https://t.co/cNh5LIjhN7
— Yoni Michanie (@YoniMichanie) May 10, 2021

So it’s okay to shoot missiles into Israel? You’re okay with that?
— snaphappy (@snaphappy) May 10, 2021

may be, just may be…they should try not to fire hundreds of misiles towards civilians…
— Posi (@la_posita) May 10, 2021

Many pointed out that Hamas was asking for trouble. The first of the missiles were fired from the Gaza strip, not by Israel.

Neither Israelis nor Palestinians would need Iron Dome if Hamas didn't fire rockets into Israel. There is one side that always starts the terror, and that is Hamas.
— Judah Kerbel (@JudahKerbel) May 10, 2021

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International

CIA director meets with Israeli PM to arouse regional support following drone attack

Published

4 months ago

August 11, 2021

Staff Writer

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By Jenny Goldsberry

Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns visited Israel Wednesday in an effort to rally regional support amidst attacks from Iran. Burns discussed possibilities for regional cooperation with Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Late July, drones struck an Israeli tanker off the coast of Oman. As a result, two crew members died. Since then, the United States blamed Tehran for the attack. Iranian officials deny their involvement.

At the time, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House was noticing a disturbing pattern. “We feel it follows a pattern of attacks and other belligerent behavior,” Psaki said. “And these actions also threaten freedom of navigation through crucial waterways — something that is posing a risk to a range of countries around the world.”

Therefore, the press secretary suggested that countries get involved. “You know, I would also note that we know our British partners have called for action, called for steps in a coordinated way from international bodies, including the United Nations, which we would certainly support,” Psaki said. Now, Burns’ visit symbolizes the United State following through on the White House’s comments.

Bennett, #CIA Director discuss #Iran

▪️#Israel's PM Naftali Bennett and CIA Director William Burns met in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
▪️They discussed Iran's nuclear program and the attack on the Mercer Street on which Mossad and CIA intend to cooperate. pic.twitter.com/ESTtF87uuu
— EHA News (@eha_news) August 11, 2021

According to a statement from Burns’ office, he met with Bennett after meeting with the head of Israel’s Mossad intelligency agency David Barnea. Burns met the Israeli leader in Tel-Aviv. “They discussed the situation in the Middle East, with emphasis on Iran, and possibilities for expanding and deepening regional cooperation,” the statement read.

Next, Burns will meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

You can follow Jenny Goldsberry on Twitter @jennyjournalism.