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Rep. Schweikert Responds to Israeli, Gaza Bombings

Statement

Date: July 25, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) released a statement Friday in response to the increased violence in Israel and Gaza:

"Israel has every right not to live in the shadow of Hamas rocket fire and I support their right to defend their nation and citizens against Hamas aggression," said Schweikert. "We need to look at who is accountable for this violence and Israel is in the best position to answer this question."

"Hamas is violating all of civil society's principles by storing rockets in schools and civilian homes and using their own children as human shields. Further, Hamas employs a strategy that puts civilians directly in the line of fire, while Israel takes every necessary precaution to limit civilian death."

"At the end of the day, loss of life, whether Palestinian or Israeli is heartbreaking. I hope to see an end to this tragic situation."


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