NJ Republicans Pressure Dems with Demand for Hamas Surrender
In contrast to the progressives calling on Israel to commit to a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer introduces a resolution demanding Hamas to surrender to stop civilian bloodshed in Gaza.
“Hamas terrorists must be held accountable for their actions that are responsible for the bloodshed in Gaza. There would be no war if Hamas put down their weapons,” Sawyer (R-Gloucester) said. “My term as a New Jersey assemblywoman is expiring, but my legislative history will reflect the people I am proud to support and represent.”
The resolution (AR204) demanding that Hamas surrender is the second measure Sawyer sponsors concerning the Israel-Hamas war. It states Hamas has usurped resources meant to aid the people of Gaza, and used hospitals, schools and residential areas to conduct terrorist activities that resulted in civilian casualties. Gazan civilians are needlessly suffering the consequences of the actions of Hamas.
“There is a right side of history in this war and that is against the terrorists who are committed to destroying Israel and the Jewish people. They have no regard for the sanctity of human life and intentionally hide behind innocent civilians to carry out their atrocious mission. They are using women and children as pawns in an attempt to incite antisemitism and outrage against Israel,” Sawyer said.
Sawyer introduced the measure in the final days of the 220th legislative session on Jan. 2.
“I leave the legislature knowing it is clear where I stand and I hope I inspire my colleagues to join me in calling on Hamas to surrender,” Sawyer said.
This is glorious. About time we get the story right. Assemblywoman Sawyer should be given an award. Only- why does the headline sound like Democrats need to be convinced? Surely EVERYONE in the US government stands as one against Hamas
Sawyer is right on target. Hamas, and other radical Muslims, must be stopped completely. No cease fire until the war is won decisively.
Israel is fighting for us as well. Too bad few realize this. But with millions of illegals pouring in a terrorist attack in the US is inevitable.
In addition to aiding Israel, we need to aid Ukraine and stop Putin. We need to aid Taiwan and stop Chinese aggression. We need to stop Iranian aggression.
Sadly this will not happen with Biden in office and woke liberals in Congress.
It’s 3:00 pm as I write this. Biden is probably already having his oatmeal and going to sleep for the night. NJ representatives are going to happy hour.
Time for democrats to put up or shut up.
Assemblywoman Sawyer has proposed a
resolution asking her collgues to go on the
record whether they support Israel or Hamas.
No more ducking and dodging. Members of the
New Jersey Legislature do you support our ally
the free democratic nation of Israel , or do support
the terrorist hamas organization whose attack
on October 7 2023 killed men, women and babies.
Make a choice, New Jersey is watching.
It’s not “Israel or Hamas.” It’s “Hamas or global stability.” Iran’s fight is not with Israel alone, but with Western civilization at large.