Merkley Statement on Israel and Gaza
October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today:
"The Hamas assault on Israeli towns was a horrific terrorist attack, killing and taking hostage innocent Israeli civilians. Israel has every right to pursue a targeted campaign to eliminate Hamas and prevent future attacks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today:
"The Hamas assault on Israeli towns was a horrific terrorist attack, killing and taking hostage innocent Israeli civilians. Israel has every right to pursue a targeted campaign to eliminate Hamas and prevent future attacks.