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GOP Rep Tim Walberg Sparks Controversy with Comments on Gaza Conflict

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Rep. Tim Walberg faces backlash for suggesting Gaza should be handled 'like Nagasaki and Hiroshima'. Find out more in the full article!

Republican Representative Tim Walberg from Michigan stirred up controversy this week with his comments on the conflict in Gaza. Walberg suggested that Gaza should be dealt with quickly, drawing parallels to the bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. While he later clarified that he wasn't advocating for the use of nuclear weapons, his initial statement sparked outrage and accusations of promoting genocide.

Civil rights groups condemned Walberg's remarks, labeling them as a 'clear call to genocide' and calling for accountability. Despite facing backlash, Walberg stood by his belief that Israel should take swift action, even amid international condemnation.

Additionally, Walberg linked Iran, Russia, and other countries to Hamas's war efforts, further fueling the controversy. He implied a need for drastic measures, including the use of atomic weapons, to address the situation in Gaza.

The Republican lawmaker's comments have led to widespread criticism and scrutiny, with calls for accountability and a retraction of his statements. The incident has reignited debates on the Israel-Gaza conflict and the role of politicians in advocating for peaceful resolutions to complex geopolitical issues.

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GOP Rep. Tim Walberg suggests Gaza should be handled 'like ... (NBC News)

Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., said this week that the conflict in Gaza should be over quickly "like Nagasaki and Hiroshima."

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GOP congressman tempers 'Nagasaki and Hiroshima' comments on ... (Politico)

Rep. Tim Walberg said he really wasn't advocating using nuclear weapons.

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Congressman rebuked for call to bomb Gaza 'like Nagasaki and ... (The Guardian)

Civil rights group denounces congressmember Tim Walberg's calls to 'get it over quick' as a 'clear call to genocide'

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GOP congressman appears to suggest dropping bombs on Gaza to ... (CNN)

Republican Rep. Tim Walberg insists he was speaking metaphorically when he appeared to suggest bombs should be dropped on Gaza “like Nagasaki and Hiroshima” ...

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Rep. Tim Walberg 'stands' by his belief Israel should nuke Gaza ... (UPI.com)

Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan has released a statement standing by his belief that Israel should drop a nuclear bomb on Gaza, even as Israel faces charges of ...

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Congressman Tim Walberg implies Israel should drop atomic bomb ... (The Jerusalem Post)

Tim Walberg also linked Iran and Russia to Hamas's war effort and added, "probably North Korea and China's in there too."

Michigan Rep. Tim Walberg suggests dropping nuclear weapons on ... (Ynetnews)

Michigan U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg suggested that nuclear weapons should be dropped on Gaza, which his office said was a metaphor to “support Israel's swift ...

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Who is Tim Walberg? GOP congressman faces ire over calls to ... (Hindustan Times)

In a shocking remark, Republican Rep. Tim Walberg asserted that the United States should drop bombs on Gaza “like Nagasaki & Hiroshima” to “get it over ...

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GOP lawmaker under fire for saying Gaza should be handled “like ... (Axios)

Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) is facing backlash from Democratic colleagues for saying at a town hall that the Israel-Hamas war should be handled "like Nagaski ...

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Rep. Tim Walberg Says Gaza 'Should Be Like Nagasaki and ... (The New York Times)

Representative Tim Walberg denied that he was advocating the use of nuclear weapons and said that his town hall remarks were taken out of context.

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Rep. Tim Walberg calls for Gaza to be treated like 'Hiroshima': Axios (Al Mayadeen English)

Walberg denies calling for the use of nuclear weapons and says he "used a metaphor to convey the need for both Israel and Ukraine to win their wars as ...

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