Rep. Sara Jacobs Releases Statement on One Year Since October 7th Attack in Israel
On the first anniversary of Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, released the following statement:
“Like millions of Jews around the world, I woke up one year ago today in complete horror. I am still grappling with the aftermath of that day – the loss of nearly 1,200 innocent people, the trauma of many more who were assaulted, raped, tortured, and kidnapped, the pain felt by San Diego’s sister city Sha’ar HaNegev, and the stark rise of antisemitism since. I remain heartbroken for all the families who are still living this nightmare because Hamas is holding their loved ones hostage and because of new attacks from Iran and Hezbollah. This attack was heinous, inexcusable, and will never be forgotten.
“I’m focused on bringing the remaining 100 hostages home as soon as possible and finding tangible solutions to achieve long-term peace, safety, and security for Israelis, Palestinians, and the region. October 7th started a devastating war in Gaza, where entire cities have been leveled, tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians have been killed, and nearly 2 million people have been displaced and are in desperate need of assistance and refuge. That’s why I believe we need an immediate ceasefire and to use our considerable leverage to deescalate tensions in the region – so we can secure the release of the remaining hostages, protect civilian lives, deliver much-needed aid and relief to Gazans, and begin the hard work of ensuring all people can live in safety, security, and autonomy.”
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