Israel

Welch supports three Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) to halt nearly $660 million in additional U.S.-funded weapons Israel  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) spoke on the Senate floor to demand that President Trump immediately de-escalate and end his unconstitutional war of choice in Iran that is making the United States and its citizens less safe and more economically vulnerable. The Senator also emphasized his strong…

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the United States’ and Israel’s reckless attack on Iran: “President Trump’s unilateral decision to go to war with Iran is reckless and wrong. I share my concern with all Vermonters about the well-being…

This week marks one year since Israeli forces arrested and detained Mohammed Ibrahim, a U.S. citizen, for ten months  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, alongside U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), this week led twelve bicameral lawmakers in demanding accountability for the Israeli military’s nearly ten-month detention of Palestinian-American minor Mohammed Ibrahim. In their letter…

Welch and Mr. Collins were joined by Senator Van Hollen, Representative Balint, human rights leaders, and advocates for press freedom and safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined Vermonter and Agence France-Presse (AFP) video journalist Dylan Collins, U.S. Senator Chris Van…

Vermont journalist Dylan Collins will join call for justice for October 2023 Israeli attack that wounded him and killed a Reuters journalist in Lebanon  WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, December 11th at 9:00 AM ET, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will join Vermonter and Agence…