In recognition of the thousands wounded and held hostage, and more than 1,100 innocent lives lost to Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, Oregon House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) is asking Oregon Governor Kotek to immediately order all flags to fly at half-staff.

“We cannot ignore the atrocities that have been committed against the Israeli people and the Jewish community at large," stated Helfrich. "Blood thirsty Hamas terrorists have murdered more than 1,100 innocent men, women, and children, and held hostage hundreds of others – including Americans. All statements dismissing these atrocities are disgraceful. “As a military veteran who has served overseas, it is clear that this war has worldwide impacts. Now is the time to recognize the evil in front of us and denounce Hamas, a terrorist organization whose intention is to eradicate the State of Israel and Jewish people around the world."

“There must be no doubt that the State of Oregon stands firm with Israel and Oregon’s Jewish communities in their time of need."

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Senate Democratic Leader Kate Lieber and Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp released the following joint statement:

“We unequivocally stand with our ally Israel and affirm their right to defend themselves from the brutal terrorist acts perpetrated by Iranian-backed Hamas. We mourn the tragic loss of hundreds of innocent civilian lives." “This violence and chaos must end. The terrorists responsible for the heinous attack must face severe consequences, and we call on Hamas to release all hostages immediately.”


--Ben Fisher

Post Date: 2023-10-10 14:37:50

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