U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham strongly defended Israel, rejecting claims that it is committing genocide in Gaza.
He argued that if Israel truly intended genocide, it has the capability to do so but has chosen not to. In contrast, he said Hamas would commit genocide “in 30 seconds” if it had the power.
Graham described Israel as America’s most reliable ally in the Middle East and a democracy surrounded by hostile forces. He warned that abandoning Israel would have spiritual consequences, saying, “If America pulls the plug on Israel, God will pull the plug on us.”
Referencing the October 7 attacks as the largest loss of Jewish life since the Holocaust, Graham called it “ridiculous” to portray Israel as the villain, insisting that the real threat comes from radical Islamist groups, not Israel.
His remarks drew sharp criticism from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who accused him of admitting that nuclear-armed Israel can fully defend itself without U.S. support.
Greene argued that prioritizing Israel undermines an “America First” agenda and contributes to economic strain at home, including national debt and inflation.
She also criticized what she described as fear-mongering in Graham’s warning and rejected the idea that U.S. support for Israel determines America’s spiritual standing.
