Pete Hegseth: "I support Israel destroying and killing every member of Hamas"

During his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, former U.S. Army Major Pete Hegseth, who has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for US Secretary of Defense, strongly defended Israel's military actions. 

Hegseth served in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan said, "I support Israel destroying and killing every last member of Hamas." He made this comment when questioned about his support for Israel and its defense.

The Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing was highly controversial, with Hegseth being interrupted by protesters who accused him of being a "Christian Zionist" and even supporting genocide. [By the way, if Israel wanted to commit genocide in Gaza, they could have finished the job in about the time it takes to get your Dominoes Pizza delivered.] 

 Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) asked Hegseth to clarify his stance on being labeled a "Christian Zionist." Cotton said, “The first one accused you of being a ‘Christian Zionist’—I’m not really sure why that is a bad thing. I’m a Christian. I’m a Zionist. Zionism is the belief that the Jewish people deserve a homeland in the ancient Holy Land where they’ve lived since the dawn of history.”

When asked by Cotton if he considered himself a Christian Zionist, Hegseth replied, "I’m a Christian, and I robustly support the State of Israel and its existential defense, and the way America comes alongside them as their great ally."

On Wednesday, Israel and Hamas reached a cease fire deal but this appears to be a huge mistake, in spite of the horrible situation whereby hostages are being held by Hamas, many of whom have been killed or otherwise died in captivity. By having a cease fire, Israel is only delaying the inevitable--Hamas and all Islamists are not going to give up on their religious duty, which is to kill the infidels--first the Jews and then the Christians. This is a hard truth nobody wants to talk about but it's true.

Pausing the fighting will only prolong it. Leaving Gaza, which the IDF will do or has already done, will only give Hamas the time and ability to prepare more IED explosives and to regroup and recruit.

When you're winning, don't stop punching.

Am Yisrael Chai!

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