“The way Israel exercises its right to defend itself matters,” she said. “It matters to civilians throughout the regions, and it matters to Israel’s ongoing security. “Innocent Palestinian citizens should not suffer because of the outrages perpetrated by Hamas.” Senator Wong also joined calls by the United Nations and others for a ceasefire – which she called a humanitarian pause – so aid could be delivered to the besieged territory. The United States used its veto powers in the UN Security Council to block a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire. Overnight on Tuesday in New York, Israel reacted with...