Capital District Times

Saratoga, N.Y. - House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik issued a statement condemning the Iranian-backed Houthi drone attack near the U.S. Consulate in Tel Aviv and extending condolences to the Israeli people.

“The Iranian-backed Houthi drone attack near the U.S. Consulate in Tel Aviv makes it once again clear that Iran and its terrorist proxies seek the destruction of both Israel and the United States."

Stefanik criticized current U.S. policies, stating, "Since the creation of the state of Israel, our great ally has served as a bulwark against Iran’s violent ambitions and Islamic extremism in the Middle East. However, through reversing President Trump’s designation of the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization, refusing to enforce oil sanctions on Iranian oil, and continuing to renew waiver extensions to the Iranian regime, Joe Biden has abandoned Israel and emboldened Iran."

She also expressed her sympathies for those affected by the incident: "I am extending my condolences to the Israeli civilians who were impacted by this attack and am praying for those injured. We cannot continue to allow Iran to be emboldened by weak American leadership. It is time to return to President Trump’s Maximum Pressure Campaign and peace through strength policies.”

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