Biden's Office of Palestinian Affairs urges Israel NOT to defend itself against Hamas attack—then deletes post

After a brutal surprise attack on Israel by terrorist group Hamas overnight, the US Office of Palestinian Affairs issued a tweet that encouraged Israel to not defend itself, then deleted it. 

This comes after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel overnight, killing and wounding hundreds, with reports of hostages being taken by Hamas terrorists. More than 5,000 rockets were launched at Israel. Israel has mobilized their defense forces.

"This is disgraceful and every single person involved in drafting and approving this tweet should be immediately expelled from the U.S. government," Texas Senator Ted Cruz said.

The original tweet read: "We unequivocally condemn the attack of Hamas terrorists and the loss of life that incurred. We urge all sides to refrain from violence and retaliatory attacks. Terror and violence solve nothing."