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In a recent speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell expressed concern over the growing moral equivalency in America, which he believes makes Israel's fight against Hamas terrorists even harder. McConnell criticized the political left in America for engaging in a public debate that fails to differentiate between indiscriminate slaughter and lawful self-defense.

McConnell highlighted the alarming statements made by an especially radical House Democrat who called for the elimination of the Jewish state. He pointed out the genocidal connotation of this anti-Israel slogan and criticized the attempt to explain it away as a call for peaceful coexistence. McConnell stated, "Apparently, Jews can live in peace with Palestinians… as long as they vacate Israel."

The Senate Republican Leader also expressed his disappointment in former President Obama, who recently expressed horror at both Hamas violence and the supposed Israeli "occupation" of Gaza. McConnell clarified that Hamas, not Israel, has been occupying Gaza since 2007. He criticized President Obama for suggesting that all of us are complicit in the conflict, emphasizing that responsibility lies with the terrorists.

McConnell further questioned the lack of moral clarity from some of his Senate colleagues who have called for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. He reminded them that Israel had previously negotiated a ceasefire with Hamas, which ultimately led to the savage attack on innocent Israelis and Gazans on October 7th. He argued that returning to such an arrangement would be amnesty for the terrorists.

The Senate Republican Leader highlighted the aggressive tactics employed by Hamas, such as blocking citizens from leaving Gaza city, placing weapons caches in civilian areas, and using schools, hospitals, and mosques for firing positions. McConnell emphasized that Hamas is not interested in peaceful coexistence but rather seeks the extermination of Israel.

McConnell commended the Vice Chancellor of Germany, a member of the country's Green Party, for recognizing the moral clarity needed in this moment. He quoted the Vice Chancellor's statement that "Hamas does not want reconciliation with Israel, but the extermination of Israel. And this is why it is pivotal to make it clear that Israel's right to exist must not be relativized. Israel's security is our obligation."

The Senate Republican Leader concluded his remarks by expressing his concern that calls for ceasefire and amnesty for Hamas have reached the highest levels of the U.S. government. He urged caution in second-guessing Israel's efforts to protect its citizens and destroy Hamas' ability to wage war.

McConnell's speech highlights the growing concern among some U.S. politicians regarding the moral equivalency being drawn between Israel's fight against terrorism and the need for self-defense. The article sheds light on the challenges Israel faces as it battles Hamas and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the distinction between good and evil in this conflict.

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