Rep. Peters on Yesterday's Incident Off the Coast of Israel

Statement

Congressman Peters issued the following statement today in reaction to the international response to the incident near Israel's coast yesterday:

"I am saddened by the unfortunate loss of life and injuries that occurred during this incident. However, it seems that many would prefer to judge Israel rather than wait and judge the facts. I am puzzled that so many around the world are so quick to condemn Israel's acts of self-defense while they are slow to speak out on the dangerous nuclear ambitions of Iran--even as just yesterday news broke that Iran has the fuel for two nuclear weapons. I am incredulous that the U.N. Security Council can meet the same day in response to this unfortunate incident, but despite years of a growing nuclear threat from Iran the U.N. Security Council has yet to take necessary action. While Israelis live in fear of rocket attacks, and Gilad Shalit is still held hostage, there is not commensurate international outrage toward indiscriminate acts of terrorism by Hamas and Hezbollah. These issues, which threaten regional and global stability, call for much swifter and stronger action."

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