The United States Office of Palestinian Affairs removed a post it made on social media in which it suggested that Israel should “refrain from violence and retaliatory attacks.”
This Saturday, the terrorist group Hamas carried out a ground and air attack in Israeli territory that killed more than 300 people and injured more than a thousand. In response, the US Office of Palestinian Affairs shared a message asking Israel not to carry out retaliatory strikes.
“We unequivocally condemn the attack of Hamas terrorists and the loss of life that has incurred. We urge all sides to refrain from violence and retaliatory attacks. Terror and violence solve nothing,” the office shared.
The post was deleted shortly after several social media users criticized the US stance.
This is the only one we've seen - US "condemns" but actually warns (Israel?) against "violence & retaliatory attacks. Terror & violence solve nothing." Two-faced rats! Why do we have an "Office of Palestinian Affairs" anyhow? https://t.co/XvpaBwCTFA pic.twitter.com/3nCKlQ4NRD
— Jewish Policy Center (@thejpc) October 7, 2023
“Why is the Joe Biden Administration telling Israel not to respond to the horrific evil being perpetrated by Palestinian terrorists?” asked one X user.
Is that the US State dpt speaking? Of course terror and violence solve nothing, but uprooting terror solves something, if successful. Can we hear your wisdom on how to make it successful? https://t.co/adV93hkrSU
— Judea Pearl (@yudapearl) October 7, 2023
The Embassy is monitoring the situation
After deleting the message, the office stated that it is closely monitoring the situation in Israel and reminded American citizens to take appropriate measures to increase their security.
