Six Israeli hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, have been brutally murdered by Hamas, prompting calls for the U.S. to take decisive action against Iran, which is believed to be supporting Hamas. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has strongly criticized the Biden administration and Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing them of being weak on foreign policy and emboldening America's adversaries.
The Israeli army has confirmed the tragic news that six Israeli hostages, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, have been murdered by Hamas. The hostages were killed shortly before Israeli forces arrived at the scene to rescue them. Goldberg-Polin, who had been held captive for over a year, lost part of his left arm in an attack during his abduction.
Senator Lindsey Graham expressed his deep sorrow and outrage over the murders, stating, "Heartbroken. Devastated. Mad." He called for swift action against Iran, which is believed to be providing support to Hamas.
Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas; U.S. Must Hold Iran Accountable
Graham slammed Hamas as "barbaric, religious Nazis" who "couldn't care less about the Palestinian people." He emphasized that Iran was the main culprit, calling it the "Great Satan" and the "senior partner" in the hostage crisis.
"If you want the hostages home, which we all do, you have to increase the cost to Iran," Graham said. He urged the Biden administration and Israel to hold Iran accountable by targeting its oil refineries if the remaining hostages are not released.
Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas; U.S. Must Hold Iran Accountable
Graham also criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her "incompetence" and "wrecking ball" approach to foreign policy. He accused her of sending the wrong signals to terrorists in the Middle East and of downplaying the severity of Iran's threat.
"She's been a senator. She's attorney general. She's now vice president. Obviously, she has some talent," Graham said. "But here's what I would say. On foreign policy, she's been a wrecking ball."
Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas; U.S. Must Hold Iran Accountable
Graham weighed in on a reported altercation at Arlington National Cemetery, where former President Trump attended a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan. Graham defended Trump's visit and criticized the Biden administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
"You know, I've tried to work with President Biden to get Saudi Arabia and Israel to reconcile. I've supported a lot of their … nominees. I've known President Biden for a long time, but Vice President Harris bragged about being the last person in the room, cheerleading the withdrawal of all forces that led to the death of these 13," Graham said.
Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas; U.S. Must Hold Iran Accountable
The murder of the six Israeli hostages has ignited a firestorm of criticism and calls for action. Senator Lindsey Graham has emerged as a vocal advocate for holding Iran accountable and for strengthening American deterrence. The Biden administration faces mounting pressure to respond decisively to the hostage crisis and to address concerns about its foreign policy approach.
