Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl criticized the Biden administration in response to the series of surprise attacks against Israel over the weekend.
There are Americans being held hostage in Gaza!
— Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) October 8, 2023
More than 600 Israelis were killed and some 2,000 were injured after Hamas militants launched the terrorist attacks from the Gaza strip.
President Biden released a statement Saturday condemning the attacks.
We will never fail to have Israel’s back. pic.twitter.com/3JM8d665iJ
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 8, 2023
“The United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the Government and people of Israel,” Biden said. “Terrorism is never justified. Israel has a right to defend itself and its people. The United States warns against any other party hostile to Israel seeking advantage in this situation. My Administration’s support for Israel’s security is rock solid and unwavering.”
Pearl, who’s always been an outspoken advocate for the Jewish state, said on X that Biden’s policies towards Hamas and Iran only helped empower the militants who attacked Israel.
“The Biden Admin funded Hamas in Gaza, the PA in Judea and Samaria and most importantly Iran, who is behind it all,” Pearl said. “Our rhetoric and support for Israel’s sworn enemies emboldened and empowered them. Citizens of Israel, 3 million Arabs and 6 million Jews live with this threat daily
The Biden Admin funded Hamas in Gaza, the PA in Judea and Samaria and most importantly Iran, who is behind it all. Our rhetoric and support for Israel's sworn enemies emboldened and empowered them. Citizens of Israel, 3 million Arabs and 6 million Jews live with this threat daily
— Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) October 7, 2023
The coach not only criticized Biden’s policies, but also blasted the idea of a two-state solution in the region.
“There is a Palestinian State in Gaza run by Palestinian Terrorists!” He said. “How’s that 2 State Solution working out? There are millions of Arabs living in peace and prosperity in Israel right now. Those who want WAR OR ISRAEL MUST LEAVE!”
There is a Palestinian State in Gaza run by Palestinian Terrorists! How's that 2 State Solution working out? There are millions of Arabs living in peace and prosperity in Israel right now. Those who want WAR OR ISRAEL MUST LEAVE! pic.twitter.com/NMImWMBA6N
— Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) October 7, 2023
Pearl then predicted that many in the media would call on Israel to show “restraint,” an approach with which he vehemently disagreed.
Regardless of Israel's response I give the liberal media and many world leaders a few days before they start to ask Israel for restraint. Israel has every right to defend themselves, and if they choose, to destroy their sworn enemy. World leadership is at an all time low. https://t.co/baJtSTgmIs
— Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) October 8, 2023
Just last August, visited the state of Israel with some of his players.
Last day in Jerusalem, made it count ?#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/z0GFTlTc5q
— Auburn Basketball (@AuburnMBB) August 3, 2022
Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on Twitter @Yaffee
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