'He lost his entire support base': Internet shreds Bernie Sanders as he defends stance to oppose permanent ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

On CBS' 'Face The Nation', Bernie Sanders said that he supports a temporary ceasefire in Gaza but believes Hamas wants a 'permanent war'
PUBLISHED DEC 11, 2023
Veteran Democrat Senator Bernie Sanders opposes a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas (Getty Image)
Veteran Democrat Senator Bernie Sanders opposes a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas (Getty Image)

WASHINGTON, DC: Veteran Democrat Senator Bernie Sanders sparked a fresh backlash as he doubled down on his position to oppose a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

The 82-year-old appeared on CBS' 'Face The Nation' on Sunday, December 10, and claimed that he supports a temporary humanitarian pause in Gaza, but he believes Hamas wants a "permanent war."

BURLINGTON, VT - MARCH 11:  Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) delivers a
Bernie Sanders stated that Hamas wants a 'permanent war' with Israel (Getty Image)

"First of all, I strongly support and wish and hope that the United States will support the United Nations resolution that was vetoed, that we vetoed the other day," said Sanders.

He noted, "In terms of a permanent ceasefire, I don't know how you could have a permanent ceasefire when Hamas has said before October 7 and after October 7 that they want to destroy Israel." 

"They want a permanent war. I don't know how you have a permanent ceasefire with an attitude like that," added the former Mayor of Burlington.



 

What did Bernie Sanders say about the Israeli government?

Sanders agreed that Israel "has a right to defend itself" against Hamas but also condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach toward the Middle Eastern conflict, according to Fox News.

The Hamas-controlled Gaza Ministry of Health has reported that more than 17,000 people have been killed in Gaza to date.

During 'Face The Nation', CBS host Margaret Brennan also pointed out that Israel claims to have killed over 7,000 fighters in Gaza but has not said how many civilians are believed to have died.

Sanders has maintained that if his colleagues in Congress accept more unconditional financing for Israel during the conflict, the United States will be complicit in an "all-out war against innocent men, women, and children who have nothing to do with Hamas."

An explosion on a residential tower caused by Israeli air raids in the northern Gaza Strip on October 12, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. At least 1,200 people, including at least 326 children, have been killed and more than 300,000 displaced, after Israel launched sustained retaliatory air strikes after a large-scale attack by Hamas. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing 1000 people and wounding more than 2000. Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been taken hostage by Hamas and moved into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)
More than 17,000 people have reportedly died in Gaza due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)

During the interview, Brennan asked Sanders what he believes "Netanyahu's government's intent" is at this stage of the conflict.

To which, the Senator replied, "It really is hard to say. It may be that they're responding in rage against the horrific and terrible Hamas attack that killed 1,200 innocent Israelis."

He continued, "Or maybe in some of the right-wing extremist minds, there was the goal to drive the Palestinian people off of Gaza completely. But they have now destroyed about half of the housing units in Gaza. So, it's hard to predict."

Smoke rises from the Israeli raids on October 8, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. After the attack launched by Hamas on Israel yesterday, which surprised them, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Palestinians to leave Gaza, and warned that the army would turn Hamas positions “into rubble.” (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)
Bernie Sanders mentioned that Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at its situation with Hamas (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)

Sanders further noted, "But I think when Gen. [Defense Secretary Lloyd] Austin said you can win the battle but lose the war, Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation. And I think that it would be irresponsible for the United States to give Netanyahu another $10 billion to continue to wage this awful."

Internet reacts to Bernie Sanders' remarks regarding the Israel-Hamas war

Naturally, Sanders' remarks garnered immense social media attention, with users slamming him for defending his position to oppose a permanent ceasefire between Israel-Hamas.

ESSINGTON, PA - JULY 27:  Senator Bernie Sanders exits the stage after addressing the New Hampshire,
Internet was displeased with veteran Senator Bernie Sanders' stance on the Gaza ceasefire (Getty Images)

One noted, "He is forcing himself to say this but feeling guilty inside as you can see his eyes," and another added, "The old man’s lost his former sense of right and wrong." 

Someone else wrote, "What kind of self defense.? Lying, stealing, killing, demolition of infrastructure, murdering, gossiping, slandering,all evil." 

"I want my money back @BernieSanders. Boy, how stupid of me for, once, believing in this man," expressed a person. 

A user mentioned, "Israel has the right to defend itself but Palestine doesn’t Wow… No one welcomes only one way traffic," while one more stated, "Bernie lost his entire support base." 



 



 



 



 



 



 

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