JAC Statement - Reaction to Violence in Israel

July 9, 2014
JAC'S STATEMENT:
 
WE ARE RESOLUTE IN OUR SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL
 
 
"The United States will never give up on the hope of a lasting peace, which is the only path to true security for Israel. The United States will never waver in our commitment to the security of Israel and the Israeli people, and our support for peace will always remain a bedrock foundation of that commitment."
President Barack Obama

 
"The United States will never give up on the hope of a lasting peace, which is the only path to true security for Israel. The United States will never waver in our commitment to the security of Israel and the Israeli people, and our support for peace will always remain a bedrock foundation of that commitment."
President Barack Obama

JAC is deeply concerned about our State of Israel, which is experiencing the worst terror the country has seen in years. Countless Israeli's have had their daily lives interrupted with the sound of air raid warnings as they frantically run to find shelter. Over 3.5 million Israelis are currently living under the threat of rocket attacks. More than half a million Israelis have less than 60 seconds to find shelter after a rocket is launched from Gaza into their communities.
 
For more than 30 years, JAC has worked to elect Members of Congress who support a strong U.S-Israel relationship which enabled the U.S. House last year to pass a $350 million funding bill for Israel's Iron Dome Defense system, as well as other measures to improve Israel's security. By Wednesday afternoon, Iron Dome intercepted more than 55 missiles; one was even intercepted over Tel Aviv. 
 
The situation for Israeli families grows more dire by the day.  Hamas, for the first time, fired a rocket 72 miles north into Hadera, near Tel Aviv. Rockets have been fired at Jerusalem, landing in the downtown area. Fear of rocket attacks now plagues everyone and every area throughout the country.
 
We commend the Administration and Members of Congress who have pledged their continued support to Israel.  At times like this, nothing is more important. We say to Israel: We will stand by you. 

We pray that peace and calm will soon surround the State of Israel.

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