Ruppersberger Releases Statement on the Situation in Israel

(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) released the following statement on the situation in Israel. 

“As a sovereign nation, Israel has the right to defend herself against the daily rocket attacks and mortar fire from Hamas-controlled Gaza.  When Israel is attacked, the United States will stand by her friend and democratic ally.  If our families and communities were attacked here in the United States, we would not hesitate to defend our families, our neighborhoods, our state, and our country.     

The United States is committed to working with regional allies to promote peace in the region but constant attacks from Hamas militants who use Gaza as their sanctuary will not help achieve this goal.  The growing humanitarian situation must also be addressed.” 

Congressman Ruppersberger has visited Israel several times over the last few years.

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