On Friday, numerous members of Congress voiced their support for Israel following reports of an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strike on a military facility deep within Iran.
Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas affirmed solidarity with Israel, asserting its right to self-defense against Iranian aggression. He emphasized that Iran’s hostile actions would not be tolerated, underlining the importance of preventing Iran from intimidating its neighbors or developing nuclear weapons.
Senator Marco Rubio of Florida highlighted Israel’s capability to conduct strikes inside Iran’s territory without breaching Iranian airspace, utilizing routes over Syrian and Iraqi airspace.
Israel Defense Forces (Credits: NPR)
Representative Ritchie Torres of New York condemned Iran’s recent offensive actions, including the firing of hundreds of drones and missiles aimed at inflicting mass casualties in Israel.
He denounced Iran’s support for terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, stressing Israel’s right to defend itself against both direct and indirect Iranian aggression.
Representative Carlos Giménez of Florida expressed solidarity with Israel as a democratic and Jewish state, affirming its right to defend itself against attacks from Iran.
Benjamin Netanyahu (Credits: Reuters)
Representative Rich McCormick of Georgia reiterated America’s unwavering support for Israel in the face of external threats.
Overnight on Saturday, Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones towards Israel. The IDF, alongside its military allies, successfully intercepted approximately 99% of the projectiles, underscoring the ongoing tensions and the importance of international support for Israel’s security.
