In a recent address to the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) delivered a scathing critique of South Africa's decision to file a case against Israel for alleged genocide in Gaza.
Fetterman suggested that South Africa should "sit this one out" and concentrate on its internal issues, a statement some have interpreted as a veiled reference to the country's alleged genocide of white farmers.
Fetterman's criticism did not stop at South Africa. He also questioned the silence of activists on the issue of hostages and the actions of Hamas. "They're blocking tunnels, they're blocking roads," Fetterman stated. "Why? Why arent they protesting, When will we get the hostages back home? Why arent they protesting Hamas? Why aren't they protesting systemic rape and torture of Israeli women and children? I don't get it."
The senator also took issue with those advocating for Israel to negotiate with terrorists, using a personal analogy to underscore his point. "I have a 12-year-old daughter. If someone did that to my daughter, would you want me to sit down at a table and negotiate with them? Never. I would never ask for Israel to do that as well," he said.
Fetterman further expressed his support for Israel's right to confront Hamas, asserting that every Hamas terrorist killed is "one more step" toward peace. He argued that the only way to deal with terrorists is to eliminate them, as they are unreasonable and intent on destroying Israel.
Fetterman's stance on Israel is notably more robust than many of his Democratic colleagues, including President Joe Biden, whom he accused of wanting to tie Israel's hands. Despite the backlash he has received from some party members, Fetterman remains unapologetic about his support for Israel, stating, "Great. I welcome the smoke then."
In addition to his views on Israel, Fetterman has also been vocal about the border crisis, arguing that something needs to be done. "Its a reasonable conversation until somebody can say theres an explanation on what we can do when 270,000 people are being encountered on the border, not including the ones, of course, that we dont know about," he said. "To put that in reference, that is essentially the size of Pittsburgh, the second-largest city in Pennsylvania."
Fetterman has also criticized Harvard for its left-leaning tendencies, describing the institution as "pinko" and almost unrecognizable. If he continues on this trajectory, Fetterman may emerge as one of the most sensible Democrats in the current political landscape.
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