WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee member, issued the following statement today on the recent violence between Israel and Hamas:

“Israel has every right to defend itself. Not only is it a strategic ally, it is a force for good in the world’s most volatile region. No other nation would be expected to endure the constant onslaught of attacks from enemies who believe it should not exist. The world needs to know the United States stands united with Israel and opposed to the evil actions carried out by Hamas and backed by the Iranian regime. I call on President Biden to deliver a strong public statement in support of our democratic ally and friend.”