First appearance on Fox: Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón responded Wednesday after 131 current and retired district attorney employees sent him a letter harshly criticizing his silence on the terrorist organization Hamas’ atrocities against Israel. .
131 current and retired Los Angeles district attorneys sent a letter to Gascón on Wednesday afternoon, saying they were “appalled” by Gascón’s failure to condemn Hamas.
“Your Jewish lawyer and his colleagues have publicly commented on nearly every newsworthy loss of life in the world, from the outbreak of war to the death of a beloved California senator. , we beg you to explain why it is inappropriate to acknowledge this, much less express condolences for Hamas’ unimaginable act of terror against Israeli civilians last week,” the letter reads. It has been stated.
“And why, when you have repeatedly posted on social media and trained the Bureau of Victim Services (BVS) and employees about the vicarious trauma we undergo when assisting crime victims in Los Angeles? Why not provide EAP services, when so many of us have lost friends, relatives, friends of friends, or simply the children and grandchildren of survivors of past anti-Semitic mass murders? “Should I seek counseling if I am reeling from intergenerational trauma? We are at a loss and await your response.”
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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon has established a racial justice division within his office. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
After the letter was sent, Mr. Gascon sent an email to the entire Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office mentioning the war in Israel.
“Dear DA Family, The world has been shaken by the brutal terrorist attacks against Israel, and many people at home and abroad are concerned about their safety. We have communicated and expressed our determination to ensure the safety of our people. “To ensure safety and for members of our community to feel protected.” “There is no justification for such brutal acts of violence,” the email said. “We would like to express our deepest sympathies to everyone affected.”
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“We must come together to support each other. Please take care of yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Your safety and well-being are of paramount importance to us.” he added.
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A house is destroyed after fighting between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian militants in Kfar Aza, Israel, on October 10, 2023. Israel has sealed off Gaza and launched airstrikes on the Palestinian territory after Hamas attacks left hundreds dead and nearly 100 hostages taken. (Amir Levi/Getty Images)
John Lewin, who works for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, told Fox News Digital that Gascón is “constantly meddling in political events.”
“But one of the worst terrorist attacks in our lifetime occurred over the weekend, and we hear nothing,” Lewin said of Gascón.
“But one of the worst terrorist attacks in our lifetime occurred over the weekend, and we heard nothing.”
Brian Shahn, who also works in the district attorney’s office, told Fox News Digital that Gascon initially refused to mention the war because he was “concerned that it would harm our bases.” Told.
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Israeli mobile artillery units fired artillery shells into the Gaza Strip from southern Israel on Wednesday at positions near the Israel-Gaza border. (AP/Eric Marmor)
“You know, I’m the office manager, and some people have called me crying because they feel like this office has abandoned them and doesn’t care about them. I feel sick,” Shaan said.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Gascon’s office for comment.
