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Rep. Leger Fernández Statement on Violence in Israel, Gaza

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández released the following statement in response to the violence in Israel and Gaza

Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández released the following statement in response to the violence in Israel and Gaza:

“I am horrified by the escalating violence in Israel and Gaza, and I condemn the violence.

“Hamas must immediately end its indiscriminate rocket attacks on innocent Israelis. For its part, Israel must protect the lives of Palestinian children and families - civilian casualties to this crisis. 

“My heart breaks for the Israeli and Palestinian families and civilians involved in this crisis, and I ask President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken to continue to work toward a ceasefire. Israeli and Palestinian leaders must commit to working towards a long-term diplomatic solution. 

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