Bernie Sanders Condemns Israel's Actions in Gaza, Calls Netanyahu and Sinwar War Criminals

Israel's Response and Palestinian Casualties

• 🎯 Israel had the right to defend itself from Hamas's attack, but its subsequent actions are described as a war against the entire Palestinian people.
• 💔 An estimated 60,000 Palestinians have died, with a significant majority being women, children, and the elderly.
• 👶 18,000 children have been killed, and 3,000 children have had limbs amputated.
• infrastructure destruction, including housing, schools, and healthcare systems.

Blockade and Starvation

• 🚫 Netanyahu's government is imposing a blockade, preventing food from entering Gaza, leading to people starving.
• ⚠️ This situation is characterized as a slaughter and a war crime.

Culpability and Funding

• 💯 The fault for the current situation is placed 100% on the Netanyahu government for waging an all-out war.
• 💰 US taxpayers should not be funding Netanyahu's actions.
• ⚖️ Both Netanyahu and the head of Hamas are called war criminals.

Political Progress

• 🌱 Progress is being made, with a resolution to stop military weapons to Gaza receiving 27 Democratic votes, though no Republican support.
• 🗣️ There is a belief that grassroots Republicans are also realizing the issue with providing billions to a government that harms children.