Jeanne Shaheen

20/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 21/11/2024 19:02

Shaheen Statement in Support of Blocking Weapons Transfer to Israel

"The terrorist attacks by Hamas on innocent Israelis last year were horrific and Israel has the right to defend itself from all unprovoked and brutal terrorist attacks. For months I have expressed my concern about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and continued to push for a ceasefire that ends the human suffering and brings home the remaining hostages. While I will continue to support Israel's ability to defend itself from terrorist attacks, I voted in favor of the Joint Resolutions today because I believe the Netanyahu government needs to change course on the conduct of the war in Gaza."