Alabama’s federal lawmakers are continuing to voice support for Israel as it faces ongoing missile attacks from Iran as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.
The Israeli military said on Tuesday that Iran had launched missiles into the country. It is still very early, and there is very little reporting on the damage that has been done thus far.
This recent move comes on the heels of strategic military strikes made against Iranian terrorist proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon in recent weeks. Iran launched a similar attack against Israel in April in response to Israeli military operations after the October 2023 attacks in Israel by another Iranian proxy, Hamas.
In response to the attack, several of Alabama’s Republican senators and congressmen immediately voiced their continued support for Israel and asked the public to pray for them as they weather the storm.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined his declaration of support for Israel with a harsh condemnation of the Biden/Harris administration for empowering Iran in its continued hostility.
I will ALWAYS stand in support of Israel and its right to defend itself.
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) October 1, 2024
Remember: Iran was BROKE & Israel was SAFE under President Trump.
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) October 1, 2024
Now, our enemies have been emboldened, and our ally is under attack.@KamalaHarris and @JoeBiden have been WEAKER on the Iranian terrorist regime than ANY other admin in our history.
Speaking on behalf of the American people, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) announced ubiquitous support and prayers for Israel.
Israel, America stands with you and your people. We are praying with you as you weather attacks from Iran and the terrorists they back.
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) October 1, 2024
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U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) joined the chorus of voices calling for continued support for Israel, calling it “our greatest ally.”
The United States must continue to stand with Israel, our greatest ally in the Middle East.
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) October 1, 2024
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) gave a brief call to action, asking the public to pray for Israel in the most recent attack.
Pray for Israel.
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) October 1, 2024
U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) shared he was praying for Israel and also took a shot at the Biden/Harris administration's "weakness on the world stage," which he said "has emboldened Iran."
My prayers are with the people of Israel as they are under fire from Iran. The Biden-Harris Administration’s weakness on the world stage has emboldened Iran, and one of our greatest allies is paying the price.
— Dale W. Strong (@RepDaleStrong) October 1, 2024
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) also urged for support and prayers for Israel.
Israel has a right to exist and that means it has a right to defend itself against those who call for its “death.” I believe we as Americans need to support and pray for Israel during this time.
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) October 1, 2024
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