On October 7th, Hamas launched an unprovoked and unprecedented attack killing over 1,400 Israelis, injuring thousands more, and taking nearly 200 civilians – including children and the elderly – hostage inside Gaza. Hamas terrorists and their Palestinian Islamic Jihad allies continue to launch a barrage of rockets toward Israeli cities. Hundreds of their rockets have fallen short, resulting in devastating civilian casualties.
President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats have made it clear: The United States unequivocally stands with our ally, Israel, as it defends itself from terrorist attacks and fights to dismantle Hamas.
DMFI applauds President Biden’s passionate pro-Israel address
Following President Biden’s address to the nation on October 10th, 2023, Democratic Majority for Israel President & CEO Mark Mellman released the following statement:
Thank President Biden For Standing With Israel
Tell your Representatives to Support Crucial Legislation to Help Israel
“The terrorist attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel are absolutely horrific. The U.S. stands with Israel in its unwavering right to defend itself. I stand ready to ensure Israel has the support to do so. ”
October 7, 2023Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
(D-NY)
“The special relationship between the United States and Israel is ironclad and unbreakable. We will do everything necessary to support Israel’s effort to defeat the Hamas terrorists and their barbarity.”
October 9, 2023House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
(D-NY)
“I unequivocally condemn Hamas’s violent and unprovoked terrorist attacks. Israel has the right to defend itself and respond to the brutal murder and kidnapping of its citizens. The United States and the American people stand with Israel.”
October 7, 2023Senator Jacky Rosen
(D-NV)
“The message that I bring to Israel is this: You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself – but as long as America exists, you will never, ever have to.”
U.S. Secretary of StateSecretary Antony Blinken
October 12, 2023
“The terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, including against children and civilians, are monstrous and unacceptable…The U.S. stands unwaveringly with Israel and supports her right to defend herself. Security in Israel must be swiftly and permanently restored.”
October 7, 2023Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
(D-CA)
“As a steadfast supporter and ally of Israel, I unequivocally condemn the unprovoked and unprecedented terrorist attack launched by Hamas and stand with the people of Israel as it rightly defends itself.”
October 7, 2023Congressman Ritchie Torres
(D-NY)
“A nightmare now unfolds across Southern Israel as Hamas and Islamic Jihad target civilians….I condemn this heinous, terror attack in the strongest possible terms. No society can live under a constant threat of violence and murder. Israel has the unequivocal right to defend itself.”
October 7, 2023Former Majority Leader Congressman Steny Hoyer
(D-MD)