Israel-Gaza

Press Release
Oct 17, 2023

Ahead of President Biden’s Trip to Israel, Sens. Welch, Schatz, and Van Hollen Urge Administration to Reinforce Humanitarian Protections in Gaza 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) yesterday sent a letter to President Joe Biden ahead of the President’s meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging him to reinforce the importance of protecting civilians and the need for…
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Press Release
Oct 16, 2023

Senator Welch joins Schatz and Van Hollen in Issuing Statement Condemning Hamas’ Violence in Israel and Calling for Humanitarian Aid for the Two Million Civilians Trapped in Gaza
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), joined Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in issuing the following joint statement: “We are appalled by the unfathomable violence against Israeli civilians and unequivocally condemn Hamas and its brutal actions. We mourn for those who were…
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In The News
Oct 10, 2023

Vermont's congressional delegation reacts to attack on Israel
Ohad Zwigenberg/Associated Press. An Israeli soldier takes a position in Kibbutz Kfar Azza on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Hamas militants overran Kfar Azza on Saturday, where many Israelis were killed and taken captive. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg) All three members of Vermont's congressional delegation have strongly…
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