BERNIE SANDERS AND ELIZABETH WARREN REMAIN SILENT ABOUT ROCKET BARRAGE AGAINST ISRAEL

Most of the Democratic candidates declare their support for Israel’s right to self-defense, but not Sanders and Warren

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November 14, 2019

The IDF reports that at least 350 rockets have been fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip since rocket fire began early on Tuesday. Most of the Democratic candidates have declared their support for Israel’s right to self-defense.

Joe Biden: “Israel has a right to defend itself against terrorist threats. It is intolerable that Israeli civilians live their lives under the constant fear of rocket attacks. That’s why our administration was such a strong supporter of Israel’s life-saving Iron Dome.”

Kamala Harris: “The latest barrage of rocket attacks from Gaza on innocent Israelis cannot be tolerated – Israel has the right to defend itself from these horrific attacks. I join others in urging against further escalation. I strongly support funding of the Iron Dome missile-defense system, which is, once again, saving countless Israeli lives.”

Pete Buttigieg: “I strongly condemn the rocket attacks on the citizens of southern and central Israel. Israel has a right to defend itself against acts of terror that set back any progress towards peace and will only serve to inflame the humanitarian situation in Gaza.”

However, Marianne Williamson blames both sides. She said: “As is the case so often in Israeli and Palestinian politics, it is reasonable to say ‘Pox on both your houses.’ On one hand, it is absolutely a violation of international law for Gaza to fire rockets into civilian territory within Israel. I condemn it in no uncertain terms. On the other hand, until Israel ends the blockade and paves the way to a better life for people living within the Gaza Strip, societal violence of this kind should be considered inevitable. For any country, large groups of desperate people should be considered a national security risk. As president, I would push for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, with an understanding that until conditions for people living in Gaza are improved then such a ceasefire is not likely to occur.”

As of Thursday, there has been no word from Sanders and Warren about the rocket barrage against Israel. Both have been vocal in their criticism of Israel. Sanders has proposed cutting U.S. military aid to Israel and using those funds for humanitarian relief in Gaza.