Lindsey Graham: โIf Israel Wanted to Commit Genocide, They Could, But Choose Not To."
On August 13, 2025, Senator Lindsey Graham delivered a forceful defense of Israelโs military actions in Gaza, asserting that Israel has the capability to commit genocide but โchooses not to.โ He contrasted this with Hamas, claiming the group would carry out such an act โin 30 secondsโ if it could.
Graham also framed U.S. support for Israel as a matter of divine obligation, warning that โif America pulls the plug on Israel, God will pull the plug on us,โ and vowing that such a scenario would not be allowed to happen.
His remarks come amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where more than 40,000 people have reportedly been killed. While consistent with his long-standing hawkish stance, Grahamโs rhetoric risks further inflaming an already volatile situation as diplomatic efforts continue.
