Chris Christie Visits Israel, Expresses Solidarity Amid Conflict

Presidential Candidate Criticizes Calls for Cease-Fire, Plans to Relay 'Atrocities' to U.S. Public

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie visited Israel, expressing solidarity with the country in its war against Hamas and stating that the U.S. must stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with its ally.
Christie toured Kfar Azza, one of the towns attacked by Hamas militants on October 7, resulting in over 1,200 deaths and 239 hostages taken in Gaza.
Christie criticized calls for a cease-fire, arguing that Hamas had already broken a cease-fire with their attack and that the priority should be providing financial assistance and military equipment to Israel.
Christie plans to relay the 'atrocities' he witnessed in Israel upon his return to the U.S., aiming to inform the American public about the situation.
Despite international pressure for Israel to halt or scale back its offensive in the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in over 11,000 Palestinian deaths, Christie maintains that the U.S. must stand with Israel.