Our question this week comes from Shaun in Avenal. He asks:
“After October 7th, the attack from Iran, and the wild antisemitism raging across colleges, Israel needs U.S. support now more than ever. What are you doing to help them?”
Thank you for your question, Shaun. Israel is America's strongest ally in the Middle East, and continued U.S. support is critical to ensuring they're able to defend their right to exist. America must send a clear message that we support Israel and Jewish people here at home and abroad. During my time in Congress, I have always supported strengthening the relationship between our two nations. Since the horrific terrorist attacks carried out against innocent Israeli civilians on October 7th, I have proudly voted in favor of each bill to send aid to Israel put before the House of Representatives.
Most recently, I voted for H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which provided billions in aid for the Israeli government to replenish their Iron Dome missile defense system and for other critical military purposes. This aid is vital to ensuring Israel can defend itself from hostile nations like Iran and its terrorist proxies. I will continue to support our friend and ally as they fight to defend themselves, and I will always support Israel's right to exist.