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Sen. Cotton Defends Israel, Slams Hamas Supporters

8/2/2025

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Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) fiercely defended Israel in a recent Senate speech, accusing its critics of backing Hamas. He highlighted how humanitarian aid is exploited by Hamas for profit and stressed Israel's commitment to providing assistance. Cotton condemned cease-fire calls that favor Hamas, insisting that supporting Israel is crucial to resolving the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) fiercely defended Israel in a recent Senate speech, accusing its critics of backing Hamas. He highlighted how humanitarian aid is exploited by Hamas for profit and stressed Israel's commitment to providing assistance. Cotton condemned cease-fire calls that favor Hamas, insisting that supporting Israel is crucial to resolving the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.