Senator Ted Budd | Senator Ted Budd Official Website
Senator Ted Budd | Senator Ted Budd Official Website
Today, Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina issued a statement following the death of Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas. Sinwar was killed by the Israeli Defense Forces. He was identified as the mastermind behind the attacks on October 7, 2023.
In his statement, Senator Budd emphasized: “Israel has killed Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the massacre that took place last year on October 7th. He was a terrorist leader who had American blood on his hands." Budd addressed remaining leaders of Hamas with a call to action: "release the hostages, renounce terrorism, and recognize Israel’s right to exist. There is no future for Hamas or its ideology.”
The incident and subsequent statements highlight ongoing tensions and calls for changes in leadership approaches within Hamas.