The office of US Representative Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas) in South Texas was vandalized this week by pro-Hamas supporters angry over her solidarity with Israel, the Republican congresswoman said Thursday.
De La Cruz has expressed support for Israel amid its military response to an October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists that killed 1,400 Israelis in a community near the Gaza Strip.
Many pro-Palestinian supporters have criticized Israel for its bombing of Gaza, which has resulted in thousands of deaths.
“On October 7, Iran-backed Hamas terrorists killed more than 1,000 innocent civilians, including many Americans, in the single largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust,” De La Cruz said in a statement. “These savages burn babies in ovens, behead children in front of their families, torture parents in front of their children, and continue to hold hundreds of hostages.”
De La Cruz released an image on X showing his office in the border city of McAllen vandalized with spray paint. On the window read the message: “Israel kills Jews too.” Another on the ground said: “You can’t get away with your crime Monica.”
Office of the Rep. Monica De La Cruz was vandalized for her support of Israel.AP Vandals sprayed various messages outside De La Cruz’s office.AP The congresswoman reaffirmed her commitment to Israel after the vandalism.AP
Another accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians with the support of De La Cruz.
“The pro-Hamas activists who vandalized my office may not have considered the importance of standing with our Jewish brothers and sisters in their darkest hour, but I did not,” he said. “My support for Israel and the Jewish community is, always has been, and always will be unwavering. I make no apologies for standing up against anti-Semitism. These vandals will not intimidate or silence me.”
De La Cruz notes that South Texas has a “small but vibrant Jewish community.” He said his office contacted local authorities and rabbis to offer them support.
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