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Jeff Merkley on Israel's Campaign Against Hamas
Jeff Merkley · U.S. Senate, Oregon ·
Statement on Israel and Gaza
“The Hamas assault on Israeli towns was a horrific terrorist attack, killing and taking hostage innocent Israeli civilians. Israel has every right to pursue a targeted campaign to eliminate Hamas and prevent future attacks.”
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