U.S. Senator Katie Britt Condemns Hamas’ Year-Long War Against Israel, Honors Victims of October 7

Renews call for every hostage to return home

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 7, 2024 — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today condemned Hamas’ year-long war against Israel and the continuous captivity of hostages, including several Americans. She emphasized her unwavering commitment to standing with Israel and bringing every hostage home. 

With Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and all Senate Republicans, Senator Britt introduced a resolution supporting the forever survival of Israel and calling for the safe release of remaining hostages. The Senate Republican Conference stands united in opposing violent antisemitic protests and Iran-backed Hamas’ use of rape as a weapon of war. Republican Senators also reiterated Israel’s right to defend herself and emphasized the importance of denying Hamas the ability to reconstitute in the region to ensure the horrific events of that day are never repeated. The full text of the resolution can be found here.

“One year after Hamas’ barbaric attack on Israel, we stand resolute in our unwavering support for the Jewish state and her right to defend herself. Today, we remember and honor the memory of the victims of that horrific day and renew our vow of ‘Never Again.’ America must stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel – our great ally, friend, and partner – as she works to bring every single hostage home and permanently neutralize the threat of Hamas,” said Senator Britt. “Only through strength can we achieve peace — evil is powerless when the good are unafraid.”

Background:

Senator Britt has been an outspoken and strong supporter of Israel, especially in light of the brutal attack one year ago on October 7, 2023, by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists. Following the October 7 attack, Senator Britt traveled to Israel with a bipartisan group of her Senate colleagues to meet with leaders across the region and emphasize the United States’ unequivocal support for Israel.

In addition to supporting resolutions condemning Hamas and standing with Israel, Senator Britt has cosponsored legislation to combat the rise in antisemitism in the U.S.. She has also called for bone-crushing sanctions on Iran to inhibit its ability to finance terrorist proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah.

Senator Britt has also joined her colleagues in introducing multiple resolutions condemning Hamas for using sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of war against Israelis during the October 7 terrorist attack, as well as sending a bipartisan letter to United Nations (U.N.) Secretary-General António Guterres condemning the inaction of the U.N. regarding Hamas’ widespread sexual violence.

In July, Senator Britt spoke on the Senate floor in support of Israel following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress.

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