In a recent interview on CNN's 'State of the Union,' Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), commonly referred to as AOC, expressed her disagreement with the notion that the conflict in Gaza could be resolved if Hamas were to release hostages and disarm, stating, "I do disagree." This stance has sparked discussions and criticisms from various quarters, including members of Congress and media personalities. Critics argue that AOC's refusal to call on Hamas to release hostages and lay down arms to end the war and facilitate aid delivery to Gaza represents a missed opportunity to advocate for peace and humanitarian relief in the region. Israeli officials have stated that they are allowing hundreds of aid trucks into Gaza daily and are working to increase those numbers, highlighting efforts to provide humanitarian aid amidst the conflict.
AOC says Hamas laying down weapons, releasing hostages, would not end the war in Gaza https://t.co/ng33wtRYeI
WATCH: CNN’s Jake Tapper: "Israeli officials also argue this war could end tomorrow if Hamas freed the hostages and laid down the arms. Do you disagree?" AOC: "I do disagree." https://t.co/hZM4nD55gu
Tapper: "Israeli officials also argue this war could end tomorrow if Hamas freed the hostages and laid down the arms. Do you disagree?" AOC: "I do disagree" Your boss believes that Hamas has no responsibility to take any steps that would end the suffering in Gaza ... ... . https://t.co/Xl6fF2jBJ1
Jake Tapper: "Israeli officials also argue this war could end tomorrow if Hamas freed the hostages and lay down the arms. Do you disagree?" AOC: "I do disagree." https://t.co/1dFMaZWby4
TAPPER: "Israeli officials also argue this war could end tomorrow if Hamas freed the hostages and laid down the arms, do you disagree?" AOC: "I do disagree." https://t.co/0llnmsZHon
AOC's Chief of Staff is doubling down on AOC refusing to call on Hamas to release hostages to end the war so more aid gets into Gaza. And as much as I despise the RNC, he's grossly misrepresenting their tweet as a way to deflect from AOC's refusal to call on Hamas to end the war https://t.co/vqDYvZI3Ba
It's beyond telling how often members of congress such as AOC are given the chance to call for Hamas to release the hostages and give up their weapons in order to end the war (and get aid for the people of Gaza), but they dodge the question and instead flip the blame on Israel. https://t.co/N4bdRsCa5d
From CNN’s “State of the Union” this am — interview with Rep. Ocasio Cortez (D-NY): TAPPER: So I asked Israeli officials about your speech. And they say, we are allowing hundreds of aid trucks into Gaza every single day. They're trying to increase those numbers. They have to…
“The actions of Hamas should not be tied to whether a three-year-old can eat.” — @AOC https://t.co/0gKifZlm2w
CNN: "Israeli officials also argue this war could end tomorrow if Hamas freed the hostages and laid down the arms. Do you disagree?" AOC: "I do disagree." https://t.co/BZYncFILmw