Jerusalem, Israel – Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer respectively to discuss efforts to defend Israel from Iran-backed terrorist proxies and House Republicans’ unwavering support for the United States’ most precious ally.
She also visited Kfar Aza, a kibbutz in southern Israel and the Tribe of Nova music festival grounds, two of the first sites Hamas terrorists targeted during the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.
Chairwoman Stefanik also received a briefing from IDF Major Liad Diamond on Israel’s security and defense measures as well as the role the recently passed aid package will play in supporting these efforts.
“I had a productive meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today in which I reiterated House Republicans’ unwavering support for Israel, our most precious ally,” Chairwoman Stefanik said. “Prime Minister Netanyahu’s work with President Trump to bring about the Abraham Accords marked a monumental step toward peace in the region. As he leads Israel through one of the darkest moments in its history we must stand unequivocally by Israel against Iran and their proxies who seek to destroy the only democracy in the Middle East.”
“Today I met with Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer who has played a critical role in maintaining the strong, everlasting relationship between the United States and Israel. House Republicans and the American people firmly support our most precious ally’s right to exist and defend itself against heinous threats,” Chairwoman Stefanik said.
“Today, I paid a solemn visit to Kfar Aza, a kibbutz in southern Israel that Hamas terrorists viciously attacked on October 7th. I am heartbroken for the families who faced unimaginable loss at the hands of the heinous barbaric Hamas terrorists,” Chairwoman Stefanik said. “While there, I also received a briefing from IDF Major Liad Diamond on Israel’s security and defense measures as well as the impact of U.S. aid.”
“The Tribe of Nova music festival was among the first sites Hamas terrorists targeted on October 7th,” Chairwoman Stefanik said. “Hamas murdered at least 360 innocent civilians here, Israelis and Americans, and just last week the IDF discovered the bodies of more Israeli hostages taken during the attack. This site continues to serve as a reminder of the existential threat facing our most precious ally. We must Stand with Israel.”
