[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 83 (Thursday, May 13, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ISRAEL-HAMAS CONFLICT

  (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, tonight, because of Hamas terror rockets, 
millions of people in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, including frail 
seniors and young children, are huddled in fear, worried about their 
loved ones, and uncertain about what tomorrow will bring.
  Hamas and other terrorist groups are relentlessly attacking Israel, 
launching more than 1,500 rockets just since Monday, targeting 
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Be'er Sheva, and every community in between.
  Israel is rightfully responding to these attacks, protecting its 
citizens and defending its borders. Civilians are dying, Arabs and 
Jews. My heart breaks for all innocents killed and injured. It is true 
that more have died in Gaza, but Israel goes out of its way to minimize 
civilian casualties. Hamas, conversely, goes out of its way to target 
civilians in Israel, while launching its rockets from civilian areas in 
Gaza.
  Israel has overwhelming resources to defend herself, yet shows 
restraint. Hamas has rockets intended only for death and terror. 
Thankfully, with Iron Dome, Israel has the technology to protect the 
lives of its citizens, which, in turn, protects Palestinian lives as 
well.
  The U.S. stands with Israel, and we must do all we can to end Hamas' 
terror attacks and swiftly restore calm to the region.

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