Foster Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Address to Congress

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's address to Congress:

"I chose to attend the speech out of respect for the country of Israel and its people at a particularly challenging moment, but let me be clear: I oppose the incompetent, self-destructive, and anti-democratic actions and policies of the current Prime Minister.

"While I support Israel's right to defend itself, including dismantling Hamas and taking measures to ensure the safety of Israeli citizens, Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza has been disastrous. The manner in which the Israeli government has conducted this war has led to an unacceptable civilian death toll, an avoidable humanitarian crisis, a tragic loss of Israel's standing in the world, and a nearly complete failure to achieve its avowed goal of safely freeing all the hostages.

"America's voice must be used to urge the Israeli government to pursue a long-term peace founded upon a sustainable two-state solution that respects international law and the interests of both the Israeli and Palestinian people."

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