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Rep. Pitts Supports Israel's Right To Defend Itself

Statement

By: Joe Pitts
By: Joe Pitts
Date: Jan. 6, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs


Rep. Pitts supports Israel's right to defend itself.

Congressman Joe Pitts (PA-16) released the following statement today regarding the current situation in Gaza:
"War is never the best solution to anything, and a ceasefire agreement should be negotiated as soon as possible. However, I support Israel's right to defend itself as a sovereign nation against the violent actions of Hamas. By launching a series of rocket attacks into Israel starting on December 19th and refusing to extend the six-month long ceasefire, Hamas jeopardized the lives of thousands of innocent Israelis and provoked Israeli retaliation. It is my hope that a sustainable new ceasefire will be negotiated that will end Hamas' unjustified attacks and bring relief to those living in both Gaza and Israel. The humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza is grave, and efforts to improve these conditions, stop the violence, and end the suffering of innocent Israelis and Palestinians will only be accomplished when Hamas ends all attacks and a ceasefire agreement is negotiated.”


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