AOC defends calling Israeli operations in Gaza 'genocide'

• Published date: 24 March 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

In those remarks, Ocasio-Cortez said that Israel blocked Gaza residents from receiving humanitarian aid and food, and blamed the US for contributing to Israel's ongoing war in Gaza

Speaking as part of a congressional panel, cited death tolls, reported by the Gaza Ministry of Health, which is controlled by Hamas, and called for the suspension of US military aid to Israel.

"If you want to know what an unfolding genocide is, open your eyes," she said.

Ocasio-Cortez reasserted her position

Speaking to CNN on Sunday, Ocasio-Cortez said that the humanitarian crisis has "crossed the threshold of intent," accusing Israel of intentionally creating a famine in Gaza by obstructing the flow of humanitarian aid into the wartorn Strip.

Israeli military and civilian officials say that aid is being allowed into the strip, and that the problem...