A ceasefire has been reached between Israel and groups in Gaza, after two days of violence that left 34 Palestinians dead. Many of the Democratic candidates have tweeted about the events, defending Israel’s actions while condemning rocket fire from Palestine. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Bernie Sanders expressed concern for Israelis and Palestinians, while Warren was the only candidate to acknowledge that multiple Palestinians have been killed.

“I strongly condemn the rocket attacks on the citizens of southern and central Israel,” tweeted South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, “Israel has a right to defend itself against acts of terror that set back any progress towards peace and will only serve to inflame the humanitarian situation in Gaza.”

I strongly condemn the rocket attacks on the citizens of southern and central Israel. Israel has a right to defend itself against acts of terror that set back any progress towards peace and will only serve to inflame the humanitarian situation in Gaza. — Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) November 13, 2019

“I stand with Israel as terrorists backed by Iran fire rockets targeting innocent civilians,” declared Montana Governor Steve Bullock, “I support Israel’s right to defend its citizens from these heinous and cowardly attacks.”

I stand with Israel as terrorists backed by Iran fire rockets targeting innocent civilians. I support Israel's right to defend its citizens from these heinous and cowardly attacks. — Steve Bullock (@GovernorBullock) November 13, 2019

Colorado Senator Michael Bennett condemned groups in Gaza for attacking innocent civilians, despite the fact that no Israelis have been killed and many Palestinians have. “Rocket attacks against innocent civilians are unacceptable,” he tweeted, “Israel has the right to self-defense against attacks by terror groups inside Gaza. De-escalation is the only path forward to peace and stability.”

Rocket attacks against innocent civilians are unacceptable. Israel has the right to self-defense against attacks by terror groups inside Gaza. De-escalation is the only path forward to peace and stability. https://t.co/OqOGK03wGQ — Michael Bennet (@MichaelBennet) November 13, 2019

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar also only referenced Gaza’s rocket fire, while ignoring the Israeli missiles. “Rocket attacks on Israel continue,” she wrote, “My thoughts are with those living in fear and terror because of these attacks. The United States must continue to support Israel’s security.”

Rocket attacks on Israel continue. My thoughts are with those living in fear and terror because of these attacks. The United States must continue to support Israel’s security. — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) November 14, 2019

Former vice president Joe Biden was the first candidate to leap to Israel’s defense, sending out a tweet shortly after this round of violence began. He touted the Obama administration’s support for Israel’s air-defense system. “Israel has a right to defend itself against terrorist threats,” said Biden, “It is intolerable that Israeli civilians live their lives under the constant fear of rocket attacks. That’s why our administration was such a strong supporter of Israel’s life-saving Iron Dome.”

Israel has a right to defend itself against terrorist threats. It is intolerable that Israeli civilians live their lives under the constant fear of rocket attacks. That's why our administration was such a strong supporter of Israel's life-saving Iron Dome. https://t.co/aQOUdKZqq7 — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 12, 2019

While he was vice president, the Obama administration signed a decade-long military aid deal with Israel to the tune of $38 billion.

California Senator Kamala Harris did not tweet about the situation, but she did defend Israel’s missile attacks to the Jewish News Syndicate. “The latest barrage of rocket attacks from Gaza on innocent Israelis cannot be tolerated—Israel has the right to defend itself from these horrific attacks,” she said, “I join others in urging against further escalation. I strongly support funding of the Iron Dome missile-defense system, which is, once again, saving countless Israeli lives.”

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren tweeted about the situation much later than the other candidates, expressing a desire for a peaceful resolution and a concern for victims on both sides of the conflict. “Israelis should not have to live in fear of rocket fire. Palestinians should not have to live under occupation and blockade,” tweeted Sanders, “The U.S. must lead the effort to end the crisis in Gaza and the persistent violence that threatens everyone.”

Israelis should not have to live in fear of rocket fire. Palestinians should not have to live under occupation and blockade. The U.S. must lead the effort to end the crisis in Gaza and the persistent violence that threatens everyone. — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 14, 2019

Warren tweeted similar sentiments, but was the only candidate to acknowledge that Palestinians were killed in Israel’s attacks. “I welcome the Gaza ceasefire,” wrote Warren, “Dozens were killed in Gaza, and hundreds of rockets fired at Israel. We must work to end rocket attacks on Israel, eliminate the Gaza blockade, and solve the humanitarian crisis so that all Israelis and Palestinians live in security and freedom.”

I welcome the Gaza ceasefire. Dozens were killed in Gaza, and hundreds of rockets fired at Israel. We must work to end rocket attacks on Israel, eliminate the Gaza blockade, and solve the humanitarian crisis so that all Israelis and Palestinians live in security and freedom. — Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) November 14, 2019

The subject of conditioning aid to Israel has become a consistent topic during the campaign, with Sanders, Warren, and Buttigieg all indicating they’d be open to it. Recent polling shows that a majority of Democratic voters would like Israel’s military aid conditioned over its human rights abuses.