Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal found herself the center of a growing controversy Thursday after suggesting rocket attacks against Israeli civilians were justified because of the Jewish State’s “annexation” of Palestinian neighborhoods.
“What do you think the appropriate response for the Israel government should be, given that this conflict began 10 days ago with Hamas firing rockets indiscriminately at Israeli civilians?” asked CNN’s Tapper.
“Well, we condemn Hamas’ firing of those rockets, but I think you have to look at what prompted even that behavior,” Jayapal said.
Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal says the US has to do everything it can to work toward a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Jayapal joined a Congressional resolution disapproving the arms sale between Israel and the US. “I do not think that this is the moment for it." pic.twitter.com/H8QB9waE0j
— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) May 19, 2021
“This has been a pattern of action from Israel that frankly has taken away the idea even of a two-state solution, and has led to increased hopelessness from the Palestinian people,” Jayapal said. “I think what Hamas has done is — obviously we condemn that — but we have to look at the power balance here, or imbalance as it were, and we have to put more responsibility on Israel in maintaining peace in the region.”
“When you look at the indiscriminate bombing that has been happening, the disproportionate loss of lives, of Palestinians … We have to do everything we can as the United States to work towards a cease-fire, not just call for a cease-fire, utilize the U.N,” she said.
Watch Jayapal’s comments above.
JAYAPAL GOES FULL OMAR: Rioters Just ‘Some Protesters at Some Building in Portland’
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal channeled Rep. Ilhan Omar during a recent interview on CNN this week; suggesting the 9-week-long riots in Oregon were just “some protesters at some building in Portland.”
“Those are causing far more deaths to American lives through the spread of CoVID-19 than some protesters at some building in Portland,” said Jayapal.
"Some protesters at some building in Portland"
Think Democrats don't have two standards of justice?
Riot, destroy businesses, throw feces (during a pandemic), set buildings on fire: OK
Go to church, open your business, don't wear a mask in Ala., Ga, Fla.? You're a KILLER pic.twitter.com/7qFXCI5kkB
— Liz Harrington (@realLizUSA) July 29, 2020
Jayapal launched a public tirade against the Attorney General just hours after his hearing on Capitol Hill; saying he’s the President’s “personal henchman” who gets “activated” when necessary.
“The single thing that emerges time after time, is that Bill Barr has always been -and will always be- the henchman for Donald Trump. He acts as his personal attorney to get things done. Donald Trump activates him when he needs something done,” said Jayapal.
“He’s using the Justice Department on every level without regard to equal justice under the law. That’s really clear over and over again,” she added.
Rep. Jayapal: "Bill Barr has always been, is now, and will always be the henchman for Donald Trump." pic.twitter.com/P4K95cGPuJ
— The Hill (@thehill) July 29, 2020
Watch Jayapal’s comments above.
REP. JAYAPAL: Bill Barr is Trump’s ‘Henchman,’ He’s Only ‘Activated’ When Needed by White House
Congresswoman Jayapal launched a public tirade against the Attorney General just hours after his hearing on Capitol Hill; saying he’s the President’s “personal henchman” who gets “activated” when necessary.
“The single thing that emerges time after time, is that Bill Barr has always been -and will always be- the henchman for Donald Trump. He acts as his personal attorney to get things done. Donald Trump activates him when he needs something done,” said Jayapal.
“He’s using the Justice Department on every level without regard to equal justice under the law. That’s really clear over and over again,” she added.
Rep. Jayapal: "Bill Barr has always been, is now, and will always be the henchman for Donald Trump." pic.twitter.com/P4K95cGPuJ
— The Hill (@thehill) July 29, 2020
Watch Rep. Jayapal’s comments above.
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