AOC Defends Calling Israel's Actions in Gaza an 'Unfolding Genocide'
AOC defends calling Gaza crisis a "genocide" amid controversy.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her use of the term “genocide” to describe the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the severity of the situation where many Palestinians are facing famine. She justified her choice of words by pointing to actions by foreign governments, NGOs, and reports by the U.S. State Department. Ocasio-Cortez argued that the forced famine in Northern Gaza due to Israel’s blockade supported her stance. Israeli officials rebutted the claim, citing ongoing aid deliveries and linking their actions to Hamas’ behavior. The Congresswoman’s labeling of events in Gaza as genocide has sparked controversy, with the Anti-Defamation League criticizing her position.