Critics slammed President Joe Biden for holding Hamas responsible for Saturday’s attack on Israel by giving billions to Iran, which funds and supports the terror group.
In September, the Biden administration authorized the transfer of $6 billion in frozen assets to Iran — which funds and supports Hamas — in exchange for the release of five Americans.
The White House insisted at the time that Iran could only use the funds for “food, medicine, medical equipment that would not have a dual military use” – but Iran rejected that condition and publicly boasted that it would use the cash “in wherever we need it.”
The GOP presidential candidate quickly slammed the Biden administration for playing a role in the unprecedented attacks.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said, “Iran has helped finance this war against Israel, and Joe Biden’s easy-going policy on Iran has helped fill their coffers. Israel is now paying the price for that policy. We will stand with the State of Israel, they have to defeat Hamas and we have to stand against Iran.”
Critics blasted President Biden as responsible for Hamas’s attack on Israel Saturday by giving billions to Iran.AP Palestinians react as an Israeli military vehicle catches fire after it is rammed by Palestinian gunmen who infiltrated southern Israel, on the Israeli side. Israel-Gaza border, October 7, 2023.REUTERS
“This attack by Hamas is shameful and Israel has the right to defend itself with extraordinary force. “Unfortunately, American taxpayer dollars helped fund this attack, which many reports say came from the Biden Administration,” former President Donald Trump said in a statement.
Former Vice President Mike Pence wrote on social media, “This is what happens when POTUS shows weakness on the world stage, kowtows to the mullahs in Iran with a $6 Billion ransom, and leaders in the Republican Party signal the withdrawal of America as Leader of the Free World. Weakness awakens crime.”
The worst attack on Israel in 50 years: How we got here
2005: Israel unilaterally withdraws from the Gaza Strip three decades after winning the territory from Egypt in the Six-Day War.
2006: The terrorist group Hamas wins Palestinian legislative elections.
2007: Hamas takes control of Gaza in a civil war.
2008: Israel launched a military offensive against Gaza after Palestinian terrorists fired rockets into the city of Sderot.
2023: Hamas launches its biggest attack on Israel in 50 years.
More than 200 Israelis have been killed and at least 1,500 injured with the death toll expected to rise after Hamas terrorists fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of militants into Israeli cities.
Hamas terrorists are seen taking women hostage and parading them through the streets in a gruesome video.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced “We are at war” and promised Hamas would pay an “unprecedented price.”
Gaza health officials reported 230 Palestinians killed with more than 1,700 injured.
“Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel today is an attack on Western Civilization. In fact, Joe Biden is funding this attack on Israel,” said South Carolina Senator Tim Scott. “America’s weakness is blood in the water for bad actors, but this is worse than that. We not only invite this invasion, we pay for it. Iran is the biggest financier of Hamas. This is the $6 billion Biden ransom at work.”
Smoke billows following Israel’s attack on Gaza.REUTERS
Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, a staunch supporter of Israel, also condemned the attack and pointed to Hamas-Iranian ties.
“Make no mistake: Hamas is a bloodthirsty terrorist organization supported by Iran and determined to take as many innocent lives as possible. “The reports coming out of Israel are appalling with the staggering number of deaths and injuries and should be universally condemned,” Haley said in a statement.
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Conservative entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy said he was “appalled by the barbaric and medieval attacks of Hamas” and called on the US to stand with Israel.
The reaction online was similar, as critics of the Biden administration pounced on the cash giveaway.
DeSantis blamed Biden’s policies on Iran for the attack.REUTERS
“You gave the Iranian Regime $6 billion to wage this war. resign!.” snapped Richard Grenell, former Director of National Intelligence, in response to a condolence tweet from Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
In the middle of the firestorm Under Sec. Brian Nelson claimed that: “All the money kept in a restricted account in Doha as part of the deal to secure the release of the 5 Americans in September remains in Doha. Not a cent was spent.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country was “at war” after Hamas – the militant ruling party in the Gaza Strip – launched its deadliest attack on the country in years, with at least 40 Israelis killed and hundreds injured.
Scott called Hams’ attack “an attack on Western Civilization.” AP
Biden issued a statement about the attack and insisted he was in close contact with Netanyahu.
“The United States strongly condemns this horrific attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made it clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we are ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the Government and people of Israel. Violence is never allowed. Israel has the right to defend itself and its people,” Biden said. “The United States warns against any other party hostile to Israel seeking an advantage in this situation. My Administration’s support for Israel’s security is strong and unwavering.”
Its national security forces said the US condemned the attack and that the administration stood firmly with US allies.
In September, the Biden administration authorized the transfer of $6 billion in frozen assets to Iran in exchange for the release of five Americans. ZUMAPRESS.com
“The United States strongly condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians. There is never any justification for violence. We stand firmly with the Government and people of Israel and express our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in this attack. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has spoken with Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi and we remain in close contact with our Israeli partners,” NSC spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said in a statement.
MKN did not immediately respond.
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