Israel-Hamas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the second anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel:  “We will never forget the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Almost 1,200 people, including 43 Americans, lost their lives that day…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to stop the fighting and release Israeli hostages, brokered with the support of the Biden Administration. The agreement was approved following months of negotiations, and more than 15 months…

Senators reiterate call made to Amb. Herzog—More than 14,000 need urgent medical evacuation, including thousands of children WASHINGTON, D.C. — The readout below is attributable to Aaron White, Director of Communications for Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.):  This afternoon in his Capitol Hill office, Senator Peter…

BURLINGTON, VT—Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and architect of the October 7th attack on Israel:   “Yahya Sinwar was a cruel terrorist who had no regard for human life—he was responsible for…

BURLINGTON, VT—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary on the October 7th attacks on Israel by Hamas: “October 7th is a day that will be remembered in Israel and around the world for its cruelty and depravity. The massacre…