Israel-Gaza

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the release of a national security supplemental agreement, which included provisions to address the Israel-Gaza conflict, the war in Ukraine, and our nation’s border, the Senate took a procedural vote today to advance debate on the package. The Senate failed to…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s Executive Order allowing for sanctions against extremists in the West Bank who promote violence, forced displacement, and the destruction of property.  The White House announced sanctions against four Israeli…

Statement of Senator Peter Welch Submitted to the Congressional RecordJanuary 22, 2024 Mr. President, the October 7th slaughter of at least 1,200 innocent Israeli citizens and the abduction of 240 hostages was a monumental atrocity. The cruelty and depravity of that massacre, especially the torture…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted in support of Senate Resolution 504 offered by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), directing the State Department to provide a human rights report under 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act. Senator Welch released the following statement:  “I voted in support of…

BURLINGTON, VT—Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the U.S. Secretary of State’s announcement of a major arms sale to Israel this week: “For the second time in a matter of weeks, the Secretary of State has approved the sale of tens of…