War and Rumors of War

I unequivocally condemn Hamas’ brutality, and I am horrified by the bloodshed left in its wake, and deeply mourn the loss of innocent lives. The horror of these attacks beggars the imagination and can only be described as pure evil and acts of terrorism.

There is no moral equivalency between what Hamas did and what Israel is doing to defend herself. I completely support Israel’s right to defend herself, but she must do so in accordance with international law. I agree with the concerns expressed by international human rights organizations who are worried about civilian casualties in the war.

The U.S. and its allies have a moral obligation to uphold the laws of war and abide by the Geneva Conventions.

Palestinian civilians are not Hamas and had nothing to do with the shocking attacks. The United States must work to ensure innocent residents of Gaza are not indiscriminately punished for the actions of terrorists. The intentional attack on civilian populations is nothing less than a war crime.