The Vermont senator’s office released a full statement, saying, “The issue we face with Israel-Gaza is not complicated."
    • dumpsterlid@lemmy.worldEnglish
      228·
      9 months ago

      I mean yeah he actually wasn’t quick to denounce Israel’s genocide in Gaza. I am super happy he has come around but I think I’m the beginning he was reluctant to (not because he agreed with it, because he probably didn’t want to mess with Israeli money coming after him politically).

      • IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.worldEnglish
        251·
        9 months ago

        I doubt he gives a good fuck about AIPAC setting their sights on him, they’ve been sniping for years.

        I can’t speak for him but my bet is that he’s experienced enough to wait for the dust to settle a little before forming an opinion.

      • OrteilGenou@lemmy.world
        9·
        9 months ago

        I don’t think he’s alone. The Hamas attack was a shock to many people, and Israel of course would respond but… even six weeks ago it was starting to become obvious that this was a gross overreaction.

      • jasondj@ttrpg.network
        3·
        9 months ago

        Dude was raised in a Jewish family and volunteered with his wife in Israel in college.

        Mad props for ever speaking out about Israel, IMO.

        • Linkerbaan@lemmy.world
          47·
          9 months ago

          True israel needs to kill at least 20k innocent kids. Step it up Netanyahu these are rookie numbers