AOC, Cori Bush Criticize AIPAC Amidst Debate on Ceasefire with Hamas

The lawmakers' personal experiences with sexual assault are invoked in a heated exchange over AIPAC's stance on a ceasefire, sparking a broader political controversy.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Cori Bush criticized AIPAC for its stance on a ceasefire with Hamas, invoking their personal experiences with sexual assault.
AIPAC accused Ocasio-Cortez and Bush of defending Hamas and failing to condemn its sexual violence against Israeli women.
The debate centers around AIPAC's claim that a ceasefire would leave Hamas 'rapist monsters' in power, a statement that sparked backlash from several lawmakers.
Reports of sexual violence by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel have been submitted to the United Nations, detailing brutal acts against civilians.
The controversy has ignited a broader discussion on the role of AIPAC in U.S. politics, with Ocasio-Cortez comparing it to the NRA and calling for a ceasefire.