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An “anti-Israel, antisemitic smear campaign from extremists” targeted Rep. Josh Gottheimer, “because he is a strong supporter of the U.S.-Israel relationship and a vocal critic of Hamas terrorists,” the Jewish congressman’s spokesman told JNS.
Former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were criticized for commenting late, some 48 hours prior to the California Democrat.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy ordered state flags flown at half-mast to honor all the victims of the attacks, including residents of the state who are confirmed dead.
The terror group is ordering civilians to remain in place as human shields for its military assets, according to the Israeli military.
Tehran threatened a “new front” against the “Zionist entity.”
The diplomat was in stable condition after being evacuated to the hospital.
“We are fighting a terror group, not the Gazan population. We don’t want to harm civilians, but we cannot live with Hamas-ISIS rule near our border,” the IDF spokesman said.
The group also called for Palestinian prisoners to be released immediately and the “apartheid state” dismantled completely.
“Our hearts are broken, but our spirits are not,” said Roz Rothstein, of StandWithUs. “Do not underestimate the Jewish people. Do not underestimate the state of Israel.”
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi: “We will attack them; we will strike them and break up their system. The IDF under my command understands the gravity of the situation and the mission on our shoulders.”
“He also gave directions to provide all that is necessary to bolster the resilience and steadfastness of the Palestinian people in facing crimes committed by the Israeli occupation,” according to a statement.
“We will attack them. We will dismantle them,” Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said.
