Fetterman Slams Hamas, Says Netanyahu is Right Leader for Israel

 Senator John Fetterman, a rare and refreshing Democrat who, despite being an avowed leftist, has been a staunch supporter of Israel since October 7, reaffirmed his support on Wednesday.

Appearing on the CBS News morning show, Fetterman stood tough in the face of news anchors who grilled him on Israel’s military approach ‘to destroy Hamas at all costs’.

The hosts seemed to agree that Israel has the right to destroy Hamas, but criticized Israel’s “means” of dismantling the terror group.

Fetterman:

“I would hope that Hamas decides to not.. hide behind civilians and creating those circumstances that makes it even more difficult” for Israel to avoid casualties.

“We have an opportunity to stand with Israel in this situation and that's what I've decided to do.” pic.twitter.com/D9nJsjMN1F

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 In response, Fetterman flipped the onus of civilian deaths onto Hamas, saying, “It’s absolutely heartbreaking…it’s a war and it’s absolutely terrible. What is going on, Hamas is hiding behind civilians…Israel has the right to defend themselves and destroy Hamas.

Another anchor then chimed in, “I think everybody wants Hamas destroyed, but the position Netanyahu seems to be taking is to destroy Hamas at all costs, and many of the victims are women and children.”

She continued, “At what point do you come up with another strategy that at least keeps the innocent, the women and children, safe?”

Not budging, Fetterman kept the focus on the monster terrorists who are responsible for the civilian deaths. He replied, “It is very important to minimize collateral damage and protect civilization [sic] lives as well, and I would hope that Hamas decides to not hiding behind civilians and creating circumstances that make it difficult as well. And now even hospitals and tunnels as well.”

Fetterman added, “You don’t have to agree with every leader’s views, but we have an opportunity to stand with Israel…and that’s what I’ve decided to do.”

He was then asked “Is Netanyahu the right person?”

Fetterman replied: “Yeah…”