Posted 12/5/2023, 10:42:00 PM
Jayapal Seeks to Clarify Remarks on Hamas That Drew Criticism
- Rep. Jayapal sought to clarify previous comments about Hamas that were criticized as minimizing sexual assault
- Jayapal reiterated her condemnation of Hamas's use of rape and sexual assault
- Jayapal said her remarks about "balance" were not intended to minimize rape, but to recognize pain on all sides of the conflict
- Jayapal suggested critics were misinterpreting her remarks to undermine her policy agenda
- Jayapal vowed to continue condemning Hamas atrocities and calling for Hamas's defeat