At the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) near Washington, D.C., Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, delivered a forceful speech reaffirming her unwavering support for Israel and her commitment to combating Hamas.
As The Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reported on Saturday, Stefanik vowed that Hamas would be “eradicated” and condemned the terrorist group’s recent celebration of the murder of two Israeli boys and their mother as “an affront to all humanity.”
Stefanik, a staunch defender of Israel in Congress, awaits Senate confirmation for her U.N. appointment. Addressing the CPAC audience, she assured that a second Trump administration would prioritize the Jewish state’s security and ensure that the world recognizes America’s steadfast alliance with Israel.
According to the information provided in the JNS report, Stefanik declared, “It has never been more important to show the world’s unequivocal support for Israel,” vowing, “We will not rest until every hostage is brought home and Hamas is eradicated.”
As the JNS report detailed, Stefanik framed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas as a stark moral dichotomy between good and evil. She reminded the audience of the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, when the terrorist group launched a brutal attack on southern Israel.
“The world must never forget that Hamas terrorists savagely murdered over 1,200 innocent civilians—including women, children, the elderly, and babies—and took hundreds hostage, committing unspeakable atrocities against humanity,” Stefanik asserted.
Her comments called attention to the urgency of eliminating Hamas, which has continued its campaign of terror against Israeli civilians. As JNS reported, Stefanik’s words reflected not only her personal convictions but also the broader stance of the Trump administration, which has consistently prioritized Israel’s security in its foreign policy.
One of Stefanik’s most striking declarations was her condemnation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). She accused the agency of being a “pro-Hamas terrorist group that committed atrocities on Oct. 7.” During her speech, she praised Trump’s decision to defund UNRWA and vowed to take the policy further if confirmed as ambassador to the U.N.
“Make no mistake. Hear it now,” she declared, according to the report om JNS. “We will not only defund UNRWA, we will dismantle it.” Her remarks reflected growing concerns over recent reports that some UNRWA employees had direct involvement in the October 7 massacre and that the agency’s schools have been used to incite violence against Israel.
Stefanik also lauded the success of the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. She called the agreements “the largest step to peace in the Middle East in over a quarter of a century.” The accords, brokered by the Trump administration, fundamentally reshaped regional diplomacy, creating new economic and security partnerships between Israel and Arab states.
By championing the Abraham Accords, Stefanik emphasized her commitment to continuing Trump’s foreign policy vision—one that rejects traditional diplomatic paradigms and instead promotes direct, mutually beneficial alliances. Her comments, as cited by JNS, also served as a rebuke to the Biden administration, which has been criticized for failing to expand the Accords and for pressuring Israel in its war against Hamas.
Another critical element of Stefanik’s speech was her denunciation of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Hague-based body recently issued warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with Hamas leaders, a move Stefanik described as morally bankrupt.
According to the information in the JNS report, she referred to the ICC as an “illegitimate court, fueled by raging anti-Semitism and anti-Americanism.” She reiterated Trump’s policy of imposing sanctions on the ICC, arguing that the court has no jurisdiction over Israel and has historically been biased against the Jewish state. Her remarks reflected broader Republican concerns that international institutions often single out Israel while failing to hold genuine war criminals accountable.
Stefanik’s fight against anti-Semitism has not been confined to foreign policy. She gained national recognition for her role on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, where she exposed anti-Semitism on college campuses following the October 7 attacks. She confronted university presidents over their failure to condemn calls for the genocide of Jews, forcing them to acknowledge the growing radicalism within academia.
As she prepares to take on the role of U.N. ambassador, Stefanik made it clear that she will apply the same tenacity to combating antisemitism on the world stage. “I led the charge to expose the rot of antisemitism on college campuses,” she declared, according to the JNS report. “And I will lead the charge on behalf of President Trump to root out the rot of the true den of anti-Semitism, and that is the U.N.”
Her remarks signaled an aggressive approach to confronting the U.N.’s longstanding bias against Israel. The United Nations has issued more resolutions condemning Israel than any other nation, often ignoring egregious human rights abuses elsewhere. Stefanik’s nomination suggests that the next Trump administration will take a more combative stance against the U.N.’s systemic hostility toward Israel.
Stefanik’s CPAC speech, as was reported by JNS, placed a clear cut emphasis on the Trump administration’s unwavering commitment to Israel. By pledging to eradicate Hamas, dismantle UNRWA, expand the Abraham Accords, sanction the ICC, and confront anti-Semitism at the U.N., she laid out a bold vision for America’s role on the global stage.
Her remarks also reflected a broader shift in Republican foreign policy, which prioritizes moral clarity, national security, and direct action over multilateral diplomacy. As she awaits Senate confirmation, Stefanik has positioned herself as one of Israel’s most vocal defenders and a formidable advocate for Trump’s policies on the world stage.
With growing threats from Hamas, Iran, and international institutions hostile to Israel, her message was clear: under a Trump presidency, America will not only stand by Israel—it will lead the charge in ensuring its security and sovereignty.
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