Following Hamas's deadly surprise attack on Israel, "squad" House Democrats notorious for criticizing the state of Israel confronted massive online backlash from conservatives for their milquetoast statements.

A number of members of the informal, progressive caucus issued statements on Saturday condemning the violence and urging a de-escalation of the conflict, as Fox News reported.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) is the only member of the "Squad" to have remained silent regarding Israel's attack. Talib's office has not responded to reporter's requests for comment.

Members' Comments

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), the "Squad" leader, demanded a "ceasefire and de-escalation" after Hamas's surprise terrorist attack on Israel.

"Today is devastating for all those seeking a lasting peace and respect for human rights in Israel and Palestine. I condemn Hamas’ attack in the strongest possible terms," the New York Democrat said in a statement.

B) Ocasio-Cortez: No child and family should ever endure this kind of violence and fear, and this violence will not solve the ongoing oppression and occupation in the region. An immediate ceasefire and de-escalation is urgently needed to save lives.

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) October 7, 2023

"No child and family should ever endure this kind of violence and fear, and this violence will not solve the ongoing oppression and occupation in the region," Ocasio-Cortez continued. "An immediate ceasefire and de-escalation is urgently needed to save lives," she added.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) criticized Ocasio-Cortez's statement by labeling her a "Hamas apologist" saying, "Hamas apologist asking for 'ceasefire' after one side launches a massive terrorist attack. Nice try."

Hamas apologist asking for “ceasefire” after one side launches a massive terrorist attack. Nice try. https://t.co/sQsaZTpBZq

— Nancy Mace (@NancyMace) October 8, 2023

Omar's Comment

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn), who has a history of making controversial statements about Israel, condemned "the horrific acts we are seeing unfold today in Israel against children, women, the elderly, and the unarmed people who are being slaughtered and taken hostage by Hamas."

"Such senseless violence will only repeat the back and forth cycle we've seen, which we cannot allow to continue," Omar said. "We need to call for deescalation and ceasefire," she continued. "I will keep advocating for peace and justice throughout the Middle East."

I condemn the horrific acts we are seeing unfold today in Israel against children, women, the elderly, and the unarmed people who are being slaughtered and taken hostage by Hamas. Such senseless violence will only repeat the back and forth cycle we've seen, which we cannot allow…

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) October 7, 2023

In response to Omar's statement, "FOX & Friends Weekend" co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy stated that the congresswoman "will never acknowledge that there was peace in the Middle East [and] Europe when Trump was in office."

She will never acknowledge that there was peace in the Middle East & Europe when Trump was in office. https://t.co/PjUi8NPXCL

— Rachel Campos-Duffy (@RCamposDuffy) October 7, 2023