Franklin Graham admonishes Georgia congressman who compared Jews to termites

Rev. Franklin Graham says, ‘As a nation, we need leaders who support our strongest ally in the Middle East. God says in His Word that He will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel.' (Facebook/Franklin Graham)

Evangelist Franklin Graham expressed shock at the words used by Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson who recently made a public tirade against Israel. The lawmaker said Jewish people who live in disputed territories are like "termites" that destroy homes.

"There has been a steady [stream], almost like termites can get into a residence and eat before you know that you've been eaten up and you fall in on yourself. There has been settlement activity that has marched forward with impunity and at an ever increasing rate to the point where it has become alarming," says Johnson, according to Fox News.

While Johnson was applauded when he spoke at an event sponsored by the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation, Graham described Johnson's comments as "reprehensible."

"He went on a rant against Israel, referring to Jews as 'termites' that destroy homes. Can you believe that? He's a member of the House Armed Services Committee and he was speaking at an event sponsored by an anti-Israel organisation!" Graham writes on his Facebook page.

"As a nation, we need leaders who support our strongest ally in the Middle East. God says in His Word that He will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel," he continues.

Johnson also attacked Israeli Defece Minister Avigdor Lieberman during his speech. He even compared Lieberman to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, and the anti-Israel crowd agreed with him.

"The fact is the Israeli government, which is the most right-wing government ever to exist in the state of Israel in its history, the most right wing government, you got a guy like Trump who is now the minister of defence in Israel calling the shots on defence," the congressman said.

Back in 2010, Johnson already bared his concerns that "Jewish people" constantly steal from the Palestinians.

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