Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., said he has « grave concerns » about Israel’s looming ground invasion that he warns would « further exacerbate the dire conditions » of Palestinians in Gaza.
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., said Monday he has « grave concerns » about Israel’s potential ground invasion into Gaza amid an ongoing war prompted by Hamas’ terror attack on the Jewish State.
In a statement released Monday, Welch said he has « grave concerns about the wisdom and military efficacy » of an Israeli ground invasion in Gaza and that there is « no doubt » an imminent ground invasion would be « catastrophic for innocent Palestinians in Gaza and jeopardize urgent efforts to save hostages. »
« Israel has the absolute right to attack Hamas for the brutal, heinous slaughter of more than 1,400 Israelis and the taking of more than 200 hostages, » Welch wrote. « But, Israel also has a responsibility to protect Palestinian civilians living in Gaza, including one million children. Already, more than 5,000 Palestinians have died. »
More than 5,700 people have been killed and thousands more wounded in Gaza and Israel since Hamas launched its largest attack against Israel in decades on Oct.
