Ron DeSantis attacks 'terrorist group' Hamas, says 'they are at fault' for current conflict with Israel

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  • Source: The Blaze
  • 05/13/2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on the current Middle Eastconflict between Israelis and Palestinians. The Republican governor blasted Hamas, placing blame on the group for the recent bloodshed in the tumultuous region, and emphasized that Israelis have the "right to defend themselves."

"I also wanted to just make a comment about what's happening in the Middle East," DeSantis said during a Wednesday press conference. "I have friends over there who have been having to hide out in bomb shelters overnight, because of Hamas, which is a terrorist group, raining down rockets on civilians."

"And make no mistake, Hamas is a terrorist group," DeSantis proclaimed. "They are at fault on this. Israel has every right to defend itself against Hamas. And I think if you look at what's going on here, it really isn't so much about Israel, it's about Hamas trying to stake a claim to be the leader of the entire Palestinian Authority."

"They kind of have their little place down in Gaza where they foment a lot of terrorism," DeSantis explained. "They've had a lot of problems going on with the Palestinian Authority. I think this is Hamas' attempt to capitalize on that. But our ally Israel has a right to defend themselves and what's going on by Hamas is an absolute disgrace."