US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar criticized the Biden administration's approval of Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip, labeling it as "state-sponsored violence" and denouncing the provision of arms aid to Israel. Speaking alongside fellow lawmaker Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Omar expressed grave concerns about the escalating death toll among Palestinian civilians and the displacement of over one million people in Gaza.
During a press conference, Omar emphasized the contradiction between claiming to broker peace while condoning what she termed the "massacre of Palestinians." She condemned the replenishing of Israel's military arsenal as a form of violence against innocent families seeking peace.
Omar called for an immediate ceasefire to protect the people of Gaza and urged political leaders to move beyond empty rhetoric about human rights to take meaningful action. She criticized the Biden administration's policies for failing to exert effective pressure on Israel and deter it from committing further atrocities against Palestinians.
The congresswoman highlighted the urgency of accountability for these crimes and expressed disappointment in the lack of response from both US and international political leaders. Meanwhile, the UN has warned of an impending famine in Gaza due to Israel's ongoing actions, which have resulted in thousands of Palestinian casualties and a severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
