BASHAW: KIM’S SILENCE ON RESCUED ISRAELI HOSTAGES SPEAKS VOLUMES ON LACK OF SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL

Democratic US Senate Candidate Continues to Reveal Anti-Israel Positions By Posting About Pokemon Rather Than Support for Hostages Rescued by IDF in Gaza 

CAPE MAY — Curtis Bashaw, New Jersey candidate for United States Senate, released the following statement regarding Andy Kim’s public silence on the Israeli hostages rescued by IDF this weekend:

“I commend the Republicans and Democrats who’ve praised the heroic rescue of hostages held in captivity by the terrorist organization Hamas for 8 horrific months. This was a momentous day for Israel, Jews around the world, and every person who cares about humanity. However, Hamas is still holding 120 hostages, including Bergen County resident Eden Alexander, and we cannot rest until every single hostage is returned safely to their families.

“I find it curious and troubling that Andy Kim’s only public post on X (Twitter) yesterday was about Pokemon cards, instead of standing with Israel in the heroic rescuing of these men and women. It seems Congressman Kim is afraid to offend the pro-Hamas far-left wing of his party, as witnessed by his silence on this issue and his unfortunate votes in Congress.  Our ally Israel deserves better, as do the innocent men and women who were murdered, raped, and kidnapped by this brutal terrorist regime.”

X POST BY CURTIS BASHAW FOR US SENATE, JUNE 8, 2024:

“Thrilled and relieved that four Israeli hostages were rescued by IDF and reunited with their families. However, many hostages still remain in brutal captivity by the terrorist organization, Hamas. It’s time for Hamas to release the remaining hostages, including the Americans.”

*Kim voted against the Anti-semitism Awareness Act, sponsored by New Jersey Democrat Josh Gottheimer, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 320-91.

**Kim was one of only 34 members of Congress to vote against the bi-partisan “No Paydays for Hostage Takers Act”.  This legislation deters the Government of Iran, other hostile governments, and individuals from hostage-taking or wrongfully detaining United States nationals by imposing sanction and other strict penalties. 

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