Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey released the following statement on the anniversary of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel, which killed 1,195 Israelis, including 815 civilians:
“One year ago, Hamas terrorists committed an unspeakable, barbaric act of coordinated violence against Israel. Almost 1,200 Israelis were killed, including hundreds of innocent civilians—children, residents of kibbutzim, and young people attending a music festival. Hundreds more were taken as hostages, almost 100 of whom may remain in captivity.
“A year later, the horror and tragedy of that day still reverberates around the region and the world. I will continue to stand with Israel and steadfastly support its right to defend itself, including its efforts to dismantle Hamas and Hezbollah and to combat Iran’s aggression in the region. I will continue to fight back against the exponential rise in antisemitism we have seen in America since that awful day. Our Nation must continue to do everything we can to support Israel in holding terrorists accountable, to bring the hostages home, and to provide humanitarian relief to those suffering in Gaza.”
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