‘Squad’ members condemn Netanyahu as others praise Israel’s Iran attack

Lawmakers and mainstream media figures faced heavy criticism online Friday morning for their responses to Israel’s bombing campaign against key Iranian targets. Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, suggested that Israel’s attack was intended to sabotage the Trump administration’s negotiations with Tehran. He also criticized world powers for their lack of respect for President Trump. However, Murphy’s comments were met with mockery and accusations of partisanship.

Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner, a Democrat from Cleveland, and a former campaign staffer for Senator Bernie Sanders, claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has always wanted a broader war. She called for an arms embargo against Israel in response to the bombing campaign. Turner’s remarks were met with mixed reactions, with some questioning her stance on the issue.

Former ESPN and MSNBC host Keith Olbermann criticized Senator Lindsey Graham for celebrating the attack on Iran, telling him that his soul is lost. Olbermann’s comments received both support and backlash from social media users. Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois, also faced criticism from Trump supporters for his remarks following the bombings.

Several members of the “Squad,” including Rep. Gregorio Casar of Texas and Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, expressed concerns about the escalation of conflict in the region. Casar called on President Trump to oppose Netanyahu’s actions, while Omar warned about the potential consequences of the conflict. Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan accused both the U.S. and Israel of being dishonest and labeled Netanyahu a war criminal.

Delia Ramirez, a Democratic lawmaker from Illinois, introduced the “Block the Bombs Act” to withhold weapons sales to Israel in response to the recent actions in Gaza. Ramirez argued that Netanyahu cannot be trusted with offensive weapons that enable dangerous actions. The liberal figures also criticized the Trump administration for other recent events, such as the brief detainment of Senator Alex Padilla.

Overall, the responses from lawmakers and media figures to Israel’s bombing campaign against Iran highlighted the deep divisions and disagreements within the political landscape. The online backlash and heated exchanges underscored the complex dynamics at play in the Middle East conflict and the challenges of finding a peaceful resolution.