Shaheen Statement in Support of Blocking Weapons Transfer to Israel

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after voting in support of blocking the transfer of tank rounds, mortar rounds and Joint Direct Attack Munitions to Israel:

“The terrorist attacks by Hamas on innocent Israelis last year were horrific and Israel has the right to defend itself from all unprovoked and brutal terrorist attacks. For months I have expressed my concern about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and continued to push for a ceasefire that ends the human suffering and brings home the remaining hostages. While I will continue to support Israel's ability to defend itself from terrorist attacks, I voted in favor of the Joint Resolutions today because I believe the Netanyahu government needs to change course on the conduct of the war in Gaza.”

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