Senator Pete Ricketts, US Senator for Nebraska | Sen. Pete Ricketts Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Pete Ricketts, US Senator for Nebraska | Sen. Pete Ricketts Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska has issued a statement regarding the reported death of Yahya Sinwar, a leader of Hamas. Sinwar was known for his involvement in directing a terrorist attack on October 7th, which resulted in the deaths of 1,195 individuals, including 46 Americans.
Ricketts described Sinwar as "one of the world’s most wanted terrorists" and noted his role as head of Hamas' secret police force. He referred to Sinwar by his nickname, "the 'Butcher of Khan Younis,'" citing his actions against those who opposed Hamas' strict regulations.
The senator also accused Sinwar of sacrificing Palestinian lives in pursuit of his goal to eliminate Israel. Ricketts concluded his statement by saying, "Today, Israel brought him to justice and the world is a safer place as a result."
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