Statement: Aggression Against Israel Must Be Condemned

(Washington, DC)  —  Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz made the following statement regarding the recent acts of aggression against Israel:

“I am following the rapidly changing events in the Middle East with deep concern, and I want you to know that as your representative in Congress, I will always use my platform to help advance the prospects for peace and security for Israel.”   “The recent escalation of unprovoked attacks against the government and people of Israel is unacceptable and represents a very troubling deterioration of stability within the region.  The first duty of a government is to protect its citizens, and I stand by Israel’s right to defend herself against these acts of aggression.”   “Hezbollah’s capture of Israeli soldiers was unprovoked and only escalates the tension among all nations involved.  I call on the governments of Iran, Lebanon and Syria, who have influence over the fate of the captured Israeli soldiers, to secure their immediate and unconditional release. Any nation that refuses to act against terrorist networks stands as a willing accomplice.  The world community must be unified in its condemnation of these acts of aggression against Israel.”   “We must send a strong message that our South Florida Jewish community stands with Israel during this tense and difficult time.”