McCaul, Homeland Republicans Condemn Terrorist Attacks on Israel, Express Concern Over Admin’s Dealings With Iran

WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, joined Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-Tenn.) and committee Republicans in sending a letter to President Biden, condemning the horrific and cowardly terrorist attacks by Iran-backed Hamas against Israel and expressing deep concern over the Biden administration’s actions and inactions on Iran. 

The letter emphasizes Congress’ unwavering commitment to Israel and underscores Israel’s right to “sovereignty and self-defense.” It also details the committee’s plans to soon hold a hearing for an examination of the Iranian regime’s threats to U.S. Homeland Security, including a discussion about these heinous acts of terror.

The members wrote, “As Republican members of the House Committee on Homeland Security, we write to strongly condemn the abhorrent terrorist attacks by Iran-backed Hamas, a designated foreign terrorist organization, against innocent Israeli citizens, including civilians, women, children, and the elderly…We remain committed to be a staunch partner and fully support Israel’s right to sovereignty and self-defense to protect its citizens against such heinous attacks. We mourn for all of the lives that have been lost, hope for a swift recovery for those wounded, and pray that all those who have been taken hostage by Hamas terrorists are safely and immediately returned to their families.”

The members continued, “We are also deeply concerned about the administration’s recent actions, including its wrongful and misguided decision on the anniversary of September 11, to release $6 billion in frozen funds as part of a prisoner exchange to the Iranian regime, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism … According to reports, the Iranian regime was involved in plotting and approved the attacks on Israel.”

The members concluded, “We urge you to immediately re-examine your actions and inactions on Iran and its terrorist proxies and provide Israel with whatever assistance is needed to respond to these terrorists. While you say that your administration stands with the State of Israel, we certainly expect your actions will follow accordingly. We stand ready to do our part.”

Full text of the letter can be found here.

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