Recently, three Israeli teenagers, one of whom is also an American citizen, were kidnapped by Hamas, a terrorist organization. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has chosen to form a unity government with Hamas.
Congressmen Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), and Jim Jordan (OH-04) released the following statement:
“The kidnapping of these innocent teenagers, including an American citizen, is despicable. The United States government should provide any resources necessary to assist in their safe return. Until these three are safely returned, the United States should suspend any aid to the Palestinian Authority. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the kidnapped children.”
Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-08) said, “It is my sincere prayer that these precious teens are safely returned immediately. In the strongest terms possible, I fully support Israel’s right to defend itself against all those who seek to do her harm, including this new unity government with Hamas, a long-standing terrorist organization.”
