AOC Labels Israeli Actions in Gaza as 'Genocide', Calls for Halt on Arms Trade

In a bold move, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, urging the U.S. to suspend weapons transfers to Israel.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians, marking a significant escalation in her criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.
Ocasio-Cortez's speech on the House floor calls for the U.S. to suspend weapons transfers to Israel, citing the forced famine of 1.1 million Gazans as evidence of genocide.
Despite her strong stance, Ocasio-Cortez does not mention Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, which left 1,200 dead and resulted in dozens of Israeli and American hostages.
The congresswoman's comments come amid growing tensions within the Democratic Party and increasing international scrutiny of Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
Ocasio-Cortez, a prominent member of the progressive left, had previously refrained from labeling Israel's actions as genocide, making her recent speech a notable shift in her position.