Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio Get a Pass on Suffering in Gaza

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio touted unconditional support for Israel during confirmation hearings this week .

They faced little scrutiny over the U.S. response to civilian casualties and the risk of mass starvation in Gaza .

One advocate lobbying Congress to put more pressure on Israel said he was dismayed by the lack of substance.

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