U.S. Republican congressional candidate Valentina Gomez made a statement near the Gaza border on October 20th, 2025, around 10:15 AM UTC, stating "Let the fireworks begin" while observing the bombing of Gaza. This statement was shared via social media platform X. Gomez, identified as a Republican congressional candidate, was reportedly near the Gaza border when she made the comment, which was posted on X by @OnlinePalEng. The post included hashtags related to Gaza. Further details regarding the specific context or location of Ms. Gomez's presence near the Gaza border have not been provided in the available information.
