Congressman Andy Ogles Criticized for 'Kill Them All' Gaza Comment

Remarks interpreted as advocating for Palestinian extermination spark widespread condemnation and highlight ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis.

Republican Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee faces widespread criticism for his remarks suggesting that 'we should kill them all' in response to a question about Palestinian children's deaths in Gaza.
Ogles's comments, interpreted by many as advocating for the extermination of the Palestinian people, have sparked outrage among Muslims, Democrats, and social media users.
The American Muslim Advisory Council and local Nashville officials have publicly denounced Ogles's remarks, emphasizing that such rhetoric fosters a climate where extremist ideologies flourish.
Ogles's spokesperson claims he was specifically referring to Hamas, not Palestinians in general, a clarification that has done little to quell the backlash.
The controversy comes amid escalating violence in Gaza, with Israeli forces killing over 12,400 children since October and over 600,000 children trapped in Rafah facing malnutrition and disease.