Palmer Stands with Israel

For Immediate Release

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the news of Israel launching preemptive strikes on Iran, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:

“The attacks launched by Israel should not be a surprise to anyone," said Rep. Palmer. "Iran has been waging a proxy war against Israel through its network of terrorist organizations. The mass slaughter of Israeli citizens and others on October 7 was Israel’s 9/11, convincing Israeli leadership that if Iran developed nuclear weapons their radical regime would use them against Israel. Over the last few months, Iran had multiple opportunities to work out an agreement to dismantle their nuclear weapons program. They chose not to do so and instead, ramped up their efforts. Israel could not risk the mass murder of their people and took action."

Rep. Palmer concluded, "While President Trump has made it clear that the United States was not involved in the attack, the United States stands ready to defend our assets and our allies against any threat from Iran or its proxies.”