SACRAMENTO – Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) issued the following statement Monday on oructa porno izlemekthe one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack by Hamas against Israeli civilians.
“One year ago, a horrific terrorist attack by Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis and foreigners from more than 40 different nations. Hamas took 250 innocent civilians hostage – 101 of whom are still in captivity today, including seven Americans.
“To honor the memories of the innocent Israelis and Palestinians whose lives have been lost, we must be focused on bringing this conflict to an end and committing ourselves to finding a path towards lasting peace in the region. We must free all of the hostages. We must allow the flow of real and substantial humanitarian aid.
“I have always believed in Israel’s inherent right to defend its people, and I remain committed to ensuring the conditions that led to the Oct. 7 attack never happen again. At the same time, it is imperative that we do everything in our power to avoid a wider regional war and prevent further senseless loss of life.
“In a time of extraordinary challenges, pain, and emotion, we must come together and allow our common humanity to break this vicious cycle of violence.”