Megyn Kelly criticized progressive members of Congress who released statements blaming Israel following the Hamas terror attack that killed at least 900 Israelis.
In particular, Kelly called out Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush, who both released statements over the weekend calling Israel an “apartheid state” and calling for an end to the “military occupation” of Gaza.
Kelly opened her show on Monday with a discussion of the surprise attack on Israel by Palestinian terrorists. She highlighted some features of the heinous attacks, which included rapes and murders of young women, children and the elderly.
She said there were “angry anti-Semites in the halls of Congress.”
“Rashida Tlaib, of course, predictably, is the only Palestinian American serving in Congress. She finally tweeted – she fell silent and finally tweeted…She blames Israel 100%,” Kelly said.
Representative Cori Bush, Kelly said, directs her “never-ending life of resentment” against Israel.
Smoke rises from Gaza after an Israeli retaliatory attack on October 9, 2023
Speaking to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Kelly said, “There are some angry anti-Semites in the halls of Congress.” Thank you, Minnesota. Thank you, Missouri. Thank you, The Bronx, where AOC supposedly comes from.”
“They are open about it, they don’t even try to hide it, and they are the reason a lot of this money goes there. “They really see Israel as the aggressor.”
The staunchly conservative senator agreed, saying that “in today’s Democratic Party, anti-Semitism has become normal.”
“These radical leftists detest the State of Israel…You’ll remember when Nancy Pelosi in the House of Representatives tried to pass a resolution condemning anti-Semitism a few years ago.” And it turns out she couldn’t get her conference to do so. to agree. “Democrats have been unable to come together and clearly condemn anti-Semitism,” he continued.
Kelly said that even after the weekend’s horror, leftists in Congress who hate Israel should have been more sensible than blaming the Israelis while the ashes were still cooling.
“Right now there are literally parents searching desperately for their babies.” We’ve seen the murders on the streets with our own eyes… A bus stop full of elderly women, dead, murdered, fallen… Who would murder a baby? An older person? ‘
‘Devilish. Just absolutely evil. And all they want to do is say, “Well, they are.” [Israel] “Evil too,” she said.
Bush and Tlaib, two hyper-progressive members of the Democratic Congressional Caucus, released statements over the weekend condemning Israel as an “apartheid state” and blaming the Palestinians for Hamas’ terrorist attacks
The aftermath of a major explosion in Gaza, as Israel stepped up its war effort following attacks that killed more than 900 Israelis
How much blood still needs to be shed before you can overcome your prejudices and unequivocally condemn Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization?
Hundreds of innocent Israeli civilians were massacred in cold blood on a holy day. Babies kidnapped from their mother’s arms and brought to… pic.twitter.com/tRvvwlhzX8— Ambassador Michael Herzog (@AmbHerzog) October 8, 2023
On Saturday, 2,000 rockets were fired at Israeli cities, in addition to a ground attack in which Palestinian militants kidnapped, tortured and murdered women, children and the elderly.
“I mourn for the Palestinians and Israelis who lost their lives yesterday, today and every day.” “As always, I am determined to fight for a just future in which everyone is equal in peace, without fear and with true freedom rights and human dignity,” Tlaib wrote in her statement.
“The path to this future must include lifting the blockade, ending the occupation and dismantling the apartheid system, which creates oppressive, dehumanizing conditions that can lead to resistance.”
Tlaib called Israel an “apartheid state” and criticized the United States for “providing billions in unconditional funding to support the apartheid government.”
As long as that support continues, she wrote, “this heartbreaking cycle of violence will continue,” blaming both the United States and Israel for Hamas’s actions, which left 900 Israelis dead and thousands more injured and missing.
“Failure to acknowledge the violent reality of life under siege, occupation and apartheid makes no one safer.” No person, no child should have to suffer violence or live in fear anywhere. “We cannot ignore the humanity in each other,” she added.
Tlaib has made controversial comments on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict throughout her time in public office. She has previously condemned Israel’s settlement policies in the West Bank and around the Gaza Strip.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for an “immediate ceasefire and de-escalation” after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday
Rep. Ilhan Omar said “violence will only repeat back and forth” and called on Israel to step down
I condemn the terrible acts we are witnessing in Israel today against children, women, the elderly and unarmed people who are being slaughtered and taken hostage by Hamas. Such senseless violence will only repeat the back and forth that we have seen and cannot allow…
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) October 7, 2023
Her colleague from Missouri, Cori Bush, boycotted Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s joint address to Congress over the summer and issued a statement Saturday calling on the U.S. to end its support for “Israeli military occupation and apartheid.”
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, another Squad member and, along with Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, identified Hamas in her condemnation of violence in Israel.
“I condemn the terrible acts we are witnessing in Israel today against children, women, the elderly and unarmed people who are being slaughtered and taken hostage by Hamas.”
“Such senseless violence will only repeat the back and forth we have seen,” she wrote.
She also expressed her sympathy for the people of the Palestinian enclave of Gaza.
“As a reminder, Gaza has neither shelters nor an iron dome. Please pray for them,” the progressive lawmaker wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “May peace prevail in the region and move us to a moral awakening to address the human suffering we see.” “Palestinians are people who have been under siege and deserve the protection of the international community.”
Some felt compelled to remind Omar that Hamas, Gaza’s democratically elected leader, should have considered spending government money on shelters instead of using rockets to attack Israel.
Other Squad members, including Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, called for an “immediate ceasefire and de-escalation” in the region.
“Today is devastating for all who seek lasting peace and respect for human rights.” I condemn Hamas’ attack in the strongest possible terms. “No child or family should ever endure this kind of violence and fear, and this violence will not solve the ongoing oppression and occupation in the region,” AOC wrote.
Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley said: “These devastating attacks on Israelis are deeply alarming and my heart breaks for the victims and their families.” We need an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation. “It is long past time to break this cycle of violence and trauma and work towards a just and lasting peace in the region.”
Her statement was criticized for ignoring Israel’s need for self-defense.
“The force called on Israel to stand down after it was attacked and hundreds of its citizens were massacred,” an X user responded to the statement.
MP Jamaal Bowman said: “I strongly condemn Hamas’ horrific attacks and am saddened by the loss of precious lives, especially on the holy day of Simchat Torah. “We need a way to end this deadly violence that is killing and traumatizing generations of Israelis and Palestinians alike – including the blockade of Gaza.”
“I have been to the Gaza border and know that Israelis and Palestinians live in constant fear.” “We must work harder to ensure peace in the region.”
Conservative radio host Jason Rantz responded: “Bowman can’t just condemn terrorism. He has to include his ignorant criticism of Israel.”
Hamas’ surprise attack on Saturday morning came just a day after the 50th anniversary of the start of the Yom Kippur War, in which Israel faced existential threats from hostile neighbors led by Egypt and Syria.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately declared a state of war and has since promised “mighty revenge” against Israel’s aggressors, which would end in victory for his country.