Duval Times

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently appeared on The Ingraham Angle to discuss various aspects of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Rubio touched on topics such as Hamas' manipulation of Western media, evaluating news reports from the war, Israel's objectives, and the link between aid for Israel and Ukraine in the legislative process.

Rubio highlighted the tactics employed by Hamas, stating, "This is all part of the Hamas playbook, and that of Hezbollah and Iran for that matter. They don’t just want to go in and kill a bunch of civilians, slaughter babies, the terrible stories that we keep hearing coming out. They want to damage Israel around the world. That’s why they take advantage of this." He emphasized the role of willing media outlets in spreading false narratives and misinformation.

When it comes to evaluating news reports from the war, Rubio expressed his trust in Israel's version of events, saying, "At the end of the day, if you ask me to choose between believing Israel and believing the people that just slaughtered a bunch of babies, I believe Israel." He acknowledged the informational war taking place alongside the kinetic battle and predicted a shift in media coverage towards focusing on Israel's actions.

Regarding Israel's objectives, Rubio emphasized the need to ensure that Hamas is never in a position to carry out similar attacks in the future. He stated, "The goal is to make sure that Hamas is never in a position to want to do in the future what they did at this moment." Rubio also highlighted Israel's fight for survival, surrounded by enemies seeking its destruction.

Addressing the link between aid for Israel and Ukraine, Rubio expressed his belief that the two should not be linked. He acknowledged the support for Ukraine funding and near-unanimous support for Israel separately. Rubio noted that while defense agreements with Israel have been codified, specific needs for resupply would depend on the evolving situation.

Rubio also discussed the importance of denying visas to individuals who support terrorist groups like Hamas. He emphasized that it is the law and called for the cancellation of visas and removal from the country for those who openly support such organizations.

Lastly, Rubio commented on the irony of American citizens supporting Hamas, citing a sign that read "LGBTQ for Hamas." He highlighted the disconnect between the reality of life under Hamas rule and the support these individuals express. Rubio attributed this disconnect to a poisoned education system and corporate media that have influenced the minds of an entire generation.

In his appearance on The Ingraham Angle, Senator Marco Rubio provided insights into the manipulation of Western media by Hamas, the importance of evaluating news reports from the war, Israel's objectives in the conflict, and the need to address support for terrorist organizations. Rubio's comments shed light on the complexities of the ongoing conflict and the challenges faced by Israel in defending itself against its enemies.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.rubio.senate.gov/icymi-rubio-joins-the-ingraham-angle-5/