Indian-Americans rally behind Israel
Noted Indian Americans, including two Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, have rallied behind Israel following unprecedented attacks on it by the Hamas militant group that has left hundreds dead.
“Hamas and the backers who support them, the Iranian regime, were chanting 'Death to Israel, death to America.' That's what we have to remember. We are united with Israel because Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and the Iranian backers hate us," Republican presidential candidate Haley told NBC News on Sunday (October 8).
Another Indian American Republican candidate Ramaswamy said the key lesson for America to learn from the attack on Israel was that it cannot be complacent about defending its own borders.
"If it can happen there, it can happen here. Our own border is near-completely porous right now. The Southern Border is a disaster and I visited the Northern Border yesterday which is wide open for invasion. Hamas picked a moment when Israel is deeply divided over domestic politics, as we are now here at home,” he said.
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said the United States “unequivocally” stands with the people of Israel against this "gruesome" terror attack and strongly supports its right to defend itself.
“Sunday's war crimes carried out by Hamas against Israeli women and children were inhuman and appalling,” said Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna.
“My heart breaks for the victims, and I stand in solidarity with the people of Israel at this dark moment,” he said.
Strongly condemning the terrorist attack by Hamas, Indian American Congressman Dr Ami Bera said that it is more important than ever that the United States stands with Israel and its right to defend its sovereignty.
Mukesh Aghi, president and CEO of US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF) posted on social media platform X on Sunday (October 8): “I stand with Israel” with the flag of India in the backdrop.
Bharat Barai, Indian Indian-American community leader, said Hamas and Hezbollah are the most barbaric terrorist organisations in the world.
The terrorist attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel are absolutely "horrific", said community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria.
“These acts of violence are completely unacceptable. We stand with Israel and fully support its right to defend itself,” Bhutoria said.