When asked by Sophie Nieto-Muñoz: “Do you support a cease-fire in Gaza?”

First Lady Murphy responded “So, let me say that, let me take a step back. I think that the leaders around our world are, here and now, trying to figure out how to bring this to a safe conclusion. We cannot forget that on October 7, 1,000 Israelis were savagely murdered, raped, babies put in ovens, beheaded, over 230 hostages taken, all because they’re Jewish. So I believe that Israel does have a right to defend and protect its citizens and has a right to have the safe return of those hostages. At the same time, we have all seen the images of Palestinian women, children dying, and so it is incumbent upon Israel and everyone to, while they’re working on bringing all these hostages back and while they’re trying to protect their borders, it’s incumbent upon them to abide by international and humanitarian law. Ultimately I believe that this is going to require a two-state solution and that is the only way forward.”

Nieto-Muñoz followed up: “Is that a yes on the cease-fire?”

Murphy responded, “I think I’ve answered you”

Additionally, pro-Israel activists in the Garden State say Murphy has a strong command of foreign policy and would be an outspoken supporter of Israel if she is elected, pointing to her multiple trips to the Jewish state and frequent engagement with Jewish communal leaders during her five years as first lady.

She is also running against Congressman Andy Kim from NJ's 3rd District for the seat in the Senate.