Ocasio-Cortez’s Office Vandalized Over Israel Criticism

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's office was vandalized with 'blood-splattered signs' accusing her of supporting terrorism after she condemned Israel's alleged involvement in explosive attacks on Hezbollah members' communication devices in Lebanon. Ocasio-Cortez questioned whether the U.S. had any role in these operations, which she argued violated international humanitarian law and U.S. policy, citing the Department of Defense's Law of War Manual. The attacks, which involved rigged pagers and walkie-talkies, resulted in numerous casualties including civilians. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby, denied U.S. involvement or prior knowledge of the attacks. Commentator David French countered Ocasio-Cortez's claims, arguing that the operation did not violate the principles of the law of war.