Senator Collins’ Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the October 7th Attacks on Israel
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement today to honor the anniversary of the October 7th, 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel:
“One year ago, today, the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hamas murdered 1,200 individuals, including Israeli-Americans, abducted 240 hostages ranging from 10 months to 85 years old, and viciously raped and mutilated Israeli women. These despicable acts of violence, which resulted in the largest loss of Jewish life in a single day since the Holocaust, sadly continue with the brutal murder of six hostages just a few weeks ago.
“The alarming rise of antisemitism in America that followed these horrific attacks has no place in our society.
“Today, let us come together as we remember and honor the lives lost and pray for the safe return of those still held hostage by the Hamas terrorists.
“We must continue to support the only democracy in the Middle East, Israel, in its quest to eliminate Hamas and secure its borders from all terrorist threats. It's not only in the interest of the surrounding region, but also in the interest of America and the world.”
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