WASSERMAN SCHULTZ STATEMENT ON ESCALATION OF VIOLENCE IN ISRAEL

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today on the escalation of violence in Israel:

“I am deeply saddened and concerned by the increase in violence in Israel over the past few days. I condemn in the strongest terms rocket fire targeted at civilians coming from terrorist groups like Hamas in the Gaza strip.

“Israel has every right to defend itself against these vicious attacks.

“No country can stand idly by as indiscriminate attacks threaten its citizens. Since June 12, nearly 300 rockets have been fired from Gaza into Israel.

“I hope that regional leaders will work to help quell this unprovoked, senseless violence, protect innocent civilians and seek a path forward for peace.”