As calls for a ceasefire mount in the conflict in Israel and Gaza, Oregon State Representatives are making it clear that they support Israel and stand against the genocidal terrorist group Hamas.

Representatives Shelly Boshart Davis (R-Albany), Cyrus Javadi (R-Tillamook), and Boomer Wright (R-Florence) issued the following statement:

“After meeting with the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, we affirm our strong support for Israel and Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas, a genocidal terrorist organization that perpetrated a horrific attack resulting in the murder of more than 1,200 Israelis and abduction of over 240.

“While we support more humanitarian aid for non-combatant civilians in Gaza, even a humanitarian pause, we oppose calls for a premature ceasefire, which would leave Hamas’s oppressive regime in power and capable of perpetrating more terrorism against Israel. We also stand firm against antisemitism, which has risen by over 300 percent since the October 7 attack and has made members of our Jewish community feel unsafe. That is unacceptable, and we urge all Oregonians to speak out against this vile form of hate.”


--Staff Reports

Post Date: 2023-12-14 20:04:24