Senator Blasts Anti-Israel Protests: Calls for Action Against Hamas!

Sen. John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, urged demonstrators protesting against Israel to instead direct their efforts towards Hamas, insisting that the terror group must agree to a cease-fire deal as the conflict enters its seventh month.

Fetterman expressed his views during an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier on "Special Report," where he discussed the ongoing anti-Israel protests on college campuses across the country.

"I'm not entirely sure what they're protesting about. If you ask them, they're not entirely sure either," he remarked. "Initially, they were calling for cease-fires, but now they're advocating for divestment and actions that would harm Israel. It's perplexing."

Recent weeks have seen several students and groups calling for their colleges to divest from Israel. The Divest from Death Coalition at the University of Southern California, for example, has demanded a complete academic boycott of Israel, amnesty for individuals involved in anti-Israel protests, and an end to "war-profiteering."

Fetterman expressed concern that these actions are counterproductive to peace efforts in Gaza, as Hamas perceives such protests as victories in the public relations war. He emphasized that while protesting and free speech are fundamental American values, the current situation on college campuses does not reflect those values.

Chants such as "From the river to the sea" and "Long live the intifada" have been reported at various colleges, leading some Jewish students to fear attending classes.

Last week, NYPD officers arrested over 100 people at Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall after anti-Israel protesters forcibly entered and occupied the building for several hours.

Regarding the funding of anti-Israel protests, Fetterman stated that he is unconcerned about who is financing them, whether they are paid protesters or not. He believes that anyone protesting should focus on urging Hamas to accept a cease-fire and release hostages.

Fetterman recounted instances of anti-Israel protesters visiting his office in Philadelphia, suggesting that these protests are orchestrated rather than organic.

As for U.S. aid to Israel, Fetterman emphasized that he does not support withholding munitions from Israel and rejects the idea of imposing conditions on aid to the country, which he views as a crucial ally in the region.