'Was It A Genocide?': GOP Senator Asks Lloyd Austin Point Blank About Hamas' Oct. 7 Attack On Israel

At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) spoke about the attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7th.
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[@user-uj2ty9ly1x]

I think America should go back to the rightful owners of the land ,the natives and get these hypocrites out and away from parliament…..

[@ToadsandTurbines]

Such a coward.

[@baango]

You are BLIND, Mr War-monger !!!

[@Johndeportationking-we1pi]

Did he just say international law???tell me when did israel respect. Any laws???

[@TruthSeekerAll]

What about the US response in Afghanistan in response to 9/11? Was that a genocide too?

[@baango]

Yes!

[@baango]

@user-dd1mr6ip9p What about the war against Iraq? You all know that the US started this war. May I ask what these are called?

[@KabirAhmed-pp1yq]

Is it proven Afghan people did it? Million of Afghan people killed by a western myth.

[@janejones8672]

No

[@shawncc89]

How is that the same thing you mongaloid

[@alsk10]

Wolf: I don't eat meat Hyena: Neither do I

[@mujtabarajput1727]

How hypocrite one can be for its some benefits

[@HungryWoLF7]

They care about israel more than themselves😅

[@evdallas123]

Hes useless

[@baango]

You are BLIND, Mr War-monger !!!

[@craigfinger5356]

This guy is a clown...

[@Johndeportationking-we1pi]

This is a joke these people are so dishonest how did he become a senator??waw

[@mujtabaraisani]

Summary: "I will ask you questions that I am already going to answer for you."

[@LeroykamKing1894]

The conflict started in 1948 when Palestinians were murdered and were ethnically clineased from their homes. Shame on you for lying.

[@janejones8672]

General Austin wasn't the Secretary of Defense in 1948, get real

[@charlesgreen2647]

Then why has their population increased? See how many Jews still live in Iran?

[@SquidofCubes]

@@janejones8672 That doesn't give him a free pass to be ignorant of history, facts, and reality??

[@Freddie15678]

That just not true. Such rewriting of history

[@SquidofCubes]

@Freddie15678 These events are agreed upon and verified by Israeli scholars. The people on the street in Israel are proud of this moment of cleansing. Have you been to Israel? All the people agree that this is their origin. They call themselves "chosen", and the others "animals". So what exactly about this history do you disagree with?

[@twotymer4458]

He tried. Secretary ain't budging.

[@ajastar100]

😂 is he really a senator? A 4 yr old can ask better questions

[@Kaaanipaa]

These are the type of people AIPAC funds to be in congress 😂

[@buscandolaverdad4117]

Pathetic!

[@baango]

You are BLIND, Mr War-monger !!!

[@nouredinebourezak1317]

A coward

[@bobiel9048]

3 stages of governmental response: a) Deny - No, we didn't do it. b) Admit - Yes, we did it. So what? Others did it, too. c) Warn - So, what are you going to do about it? One governs by intimidation and brutality, not by logical arguments.

[@mujtabarajput1727]

Double standards

[@paulleary8594]

Of course its genocide

[@onielrodriguez9194]

Not exactly... was 911 a genocide? Roughly the same number of Israelis were killed on Oct 7 as Americans died during 911. Nobody uses "genocide" to describe a terrorist attack. Let's not be hyperbolic...

[@paulleary8594]

@@onielrodriguez9194 bs there was 1200 killed on oct 7th the israelis killed half of them, so in return for killing 600 people the israelis kill 35000 anr thats not genocide.?

[@shasha14779]

Right

[@Blueprint4Murder]

Dee deeeee deeeeeeee

[@baango]

You are BLIND, Mr War-monger !!!

[@JudyBurns-ld1xi]

Yes, it is genocide.

[@janejones8672]

2.3 million is the population of Gaza and 40,000 have been killed (1/2 were Hamas militants) So 20,000 civilians killed out of 2.3 million isn't a genocide

[@marimuller9530]

​@@janejones8672THE FIGURES ARE FALSE AND THEY ( HAMAS ) CONFIRMED THAT THEY MADE A MISTAKE...... ALL LIES ....LIES ....AS ALWAYS

[@7day553]

All political officials should have monitory services in war zone for two years before they run for any public office

[@johnq.8889]

Passing the buck. Status quo cant be maintained anyway, but you can guarantee they will blame the opposing party if the opposition wins in Nov.

[@JordanKahele]

Regardless.

[@abdirahimsheik9965]

They are not except like livestock. Rather, they are [even] more astray in [their] way. Surah Al-Furqan Ful

[@ramiroastrain4935]

It has to do with money!!

[@sandy11711]

Israel started before October 7.

[@barrywatts875]

Rep. Sen. Roger Wicker is my senator from Mississippi but usually I can not tell him from the liberal Democrats. He has even endorsed Trump since he realized Trump was going to be the nominee. I wish he would be this clear on securing our southern border and stop sending my tax dollars to Ukraine.

[@baango]

You are BLIND, Mr War-monger !!!

[@morasoussif4168]

et en israel non pas de soucis pour vous ???

[@barrywatts875]

@@morasoussif4168 translation?

[@5thribroarn304]

The General sounds a lot like 4t4.

[@SoniaSilva-fm8zv]

Paz pelo amor de Deus ❤Deus é amor e misericordioso o resto é balela.O que acontece e coisa de quem não é de Deus.Deus se preocupa com o povo ninguém mais tem essa vontade.❤

[@martinklanecky7281]

!!😮

[@fazalrahim6849]

What about the non combatant Palestinians that are killed every day.... Can we also please be consistent on calling it a war crime on both sides???

[@ramiroastrain4935]

They’re probably getting paid for body count!!

[@salmayusuf190]

One looks like a wolf. The other a hyena.

[@J.M.254]

Austin should be saying his prayers and asking God to forgive him, before his Cancer gets the better of him.

[@user-fs9xe8yx2q]

Biased towards the aggressors Israelis against the victims Palestinians

[@CarltonMoore-ie3wf]

Where’s the word Israeli in the Bible

[@garymills562]

Totally ill prepared.

[@user-fs9xe8yx2q]

Israel started this genocide since 1948

[@rajaduraisharoan1790]

Hi

[@medsos]

Wow that is nonsense ..!

[@SoniaSilva-fm8zv]

Deus é amor e misericordioso o resto é balela.Paz pelo amor de Deus ❤O que acontece e coisa de quem não é de Deus.Deus se preocupa com o povo ninguém mais tem essa vontade.

[@williampage2561]

Yes or no

[@belomettinavyy1068]

Wtf am I watching

[@nsng1298]

He is just an Uncle T-x-m.

[@caroldavis9970]

You shoudent be allowed to repeat debunked Isrealis propaganda.

[@bilalasghar3816]

Austin is a black spot on face of all black people who have faced same colonialism and cruelty

[@carolposey]

This man and blinken dowhat they wanted..they dont have to answer to anyone

[@eliasahmed1339]

Ask Austin.... what is a genocide. I have a wild guss he doesn't understand genocide. Surprisingly he is holding a position that doesn't go with his mental status and in depth knowledge on sensitive issues.

[@charlesgreen2647]

Diversity hire

[@saadal7499]

I can’t believe this baloney from the secretary of defense, bullshit, bullshit bullshit

[@8014559]

You should be shameful for not asking about genocide on Palestinians. Also it you never ask when civilians of Palestinians were killed all long time. You just talk sheet.

[@johnyrusoc]

complicit of War Crimes!

[@wahdbz5036]

By reading the comments, it shows that the people are light years more intelligent that their representatives.

[@dottyroberts506]

Austin is lying!

[@user-ns7bt3io2m]

austin, your mind, heart are black as black as your skin.

[@Some826]

What’s this guys problem? Why does he not say Hamas committed genocide on Oct 7

[@user-ct6jo4ye5p]

Funny, I did not know a large populatio of Israel was killed by Hamas, for that is the logic Israel and some Jews are using to say there is no genocide in Palestine. Or is it that Israeli Jews and others believe life of Jews is more precious than that of other human beings?

[@bruceangel4459]

He can’t say it’s genocide because October 7 doesn’t meet the conditions of a genocide. And it can’t be called a war crime because Hamas is considered a terrorist organization and not the military of a sovereign nation. By the definition October 7, was an act of terrorism committed by terrorists.

[@janejones8672]

Because genocide is classified as killing off over 1/2 the people living in an area. War crime, yes; genocide, NO

[@user-ct6jo4ye5p]

@@janejones8672 check the definition even killing partial is considered if intention is total extermination. By the way Jews who were killed across years and nations. It is well documented anti- humanity act. But in case of Blacks across nations no one documented so no one knows.

[@suleimanmayet5637]

Because he has to admit that Israel is also committing genocide and he and his country are complicite.

[@user-en1gq1em2n]

1948 occupation

[@mrt6286]

Why a joke

[@zattouthatem1132]

On the name of humanity and the law Have the USA and England and the rest who are saying that hamas have Ues civilian as human shield? You have to prove it from civilian in Gaza

[@reazahmed6982]

Hahaha what a joke😡

[@charlesgreen2647]

Diversity hire

[@nakiburrahman5925]

hipocarsi oneside faver how make sanaytor ? better than clenar 😂

[@ThePoehladian]

This DEI hire hasn't missed any meals...... Have you ?

[@morasoussif4168]

Une vraie enquéte sur le terrain par une commission indépendante sera la seule valable et pas une réunion entre gens qui sont du même bord ça vaux rien

[@Dimedivathekeeper1]

Lies

[@GaryKemple-mx9ci]

Ur president us breaking low this coutry thatvwsybitbpoor

[@PedoPeter-mo7tf]

Woke generals be like 🏝️ people on an island 🍕

[@Kaaanipaa]

😂 the hypocrisy of these guys is so sickening.. do they honestly believe people are stupid..

[@AbdulMannan-pp5ik]

Propaganda

[@nouredinebourezak1317]

A clown , you are my brother 😂

[@anthonyacciani7853]

A lot of uneducated people in this comment section

[@user-pz7xx2sz4r]

Israel jenosaide gza with Jo baiden england jerman Australia

[@Buddhavibez]

America speaking on war crimes 😏

[@ThePoehladian]

Exaaaactly.

[@mujtabarajput1727]

Face colour resembles thoughts

[@user-mp9cv6sz6n]

Why should Hamas laid down their arms?

[@muhammeddukuray7057]

If Israel laid down their arms and Palestinians have their status. I promise you peace will prevail simple.

[@MohamedAbdallahSaid]

The most stupid question one can ask when you are owned.No more than a slave but ofcourse unaware.

[@mahadmursal9770]

Almighty Allah God knows very well what's going on, and guess what almighty God have a plan wich is very unique one

[@marimuller9530]

ALLAH ???!! OMW!!!! WHO IS HE/SHE??!

[@claycox1829]

No it’s not a genocide, and most of Oct 7th official story is not even true

[@romybalbul4592]

Prove it