Speaking at an Israel solidarity event, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pledged his support, and that of the state, to the country as the attacks by Hamas continue.
“Each step of the way, they should know, and the people of Israel should all know, that America and Illinois unequivocally stands with them in their battle to end the ongoing Hamas attacks,” he said.
“Hamas is a terrorist organization, an army of murderers backed by Iran,” Pritzker said. “Their mask has been removed, executing innocent children and the elderly. There’s a special kind of hell for that.” During his remarks, Pritzker drew distinctions between Hamas and the Palestinian civilians who live in Gaza.the statement read, according to NBC News.
At least 830 people have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank during fighting between Israel and Hamas, according to U.S. officials.
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