Moulton Statement on Harvard Student Group Letter Blaming Israel for Hamas Terror Attack

SALEM, MA – Congressman Seth Moulton issued the following statement in response to a letter authored by dozens of Harvard student groups blaming Israel for this weekend’s mass terror attack.

“Terrorism is never justified nor someone else’s fault. As hundreds of Israelis and others, including several Americans, remain kidnapped, injured, or dead, the 31 Harvard organizations that signed a letter holding Israel ‘entirely responsible’ for Hamas’ barbarous terrorism should be condemned, as should Harvard leadership for whom silence is complicity. I cannot recall a moment when I’ve been more embarrassed by my alma mater.

You can stand up for Palestinian rights while condemning Hamas terrorists, just as you can fiercely criticize the extremist, anti-democratic actions of the Netanyahu government while supporting the nation of Israel’s right to defend itself from people, terrorist groups and states that want it wiped out of existence.

In fact, engaging in this intellectually and morally honest debate is the best way to honor the millions of peace-loving Israelis and Palestinians who want a bright and prosperous future for their families, and who have regularly stood up to the extremists in their midst.

In contrast, what’s happening at Harvard right now is intellectually weak and morally repugnant.”

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