On October 7, 2023, the United States awoke to the news that Hamas terrorists had invaded and attacked Israel, killing over 1400 Israelis and 30 Americans, and taking hostage over 200 people, 13 of whom are American. Congressman Hoyer, a longtime advocate for Israel, has visited our ally 20 times, and led several trips with bipartisan groups of Members of Congress.
See here for Congressman Hoyer's message reiterating his support for Israel against Hamas terrorists.
Press coverage can be found below:
The Messenger: How Biden Seized the Moment on Israel “Former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, a Maryland Democrat, told The Messenger that the U.S. should empathize with Palestinians as ‘victims of their own leadership,’ but that should not undermine Biden’s strong response to terrorism from Hamas.” “‘Nuance is dangerous because it leads to miscalculation,’ said Hoyer, a longtime leading voice in the House on U.S.-Israel relations. ‘We have international law being flagrantly violated, war crimes committed against innocent people, and that is not a time for nuance. That is the time, as the president said, to look evil in its face and call it for what it is. And Biden not only did it intellectually, he did it emotionally, because we ought to have an emotional response.’”ABC News Live: Hoyer Discusses Hamas Terrorist Attack on Israel Jewish Insider: Most Progressive Democrats Tempering Calls for Israeli Restraint Against Hamas “Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the former House Democratic leader and a longtime pro-Israel champion, told Jewish Insider on Friday that he believes the level of support for Israel seen over the first week of the conflict will be durable, noting that more than 400 members are supporting a resolution supporting Israel.” “‘Could that vary somewhat, depending on what circumstances are? I think the answer to that is, honestly, a yes,’ Hoyer continued. ‘But I think the overwhelming numbers of the House on both sides of the aisle — and I think the president spoke for most Americans saying that this evil must be defeated, and we’re going to stay the course — and I think that is the position of the House of Representatives.’” “Hoyer also highlighted that most lawmakers on both sides of the aisle vote consistently in favor of pro-Israel legislation.” “He noted comments by progressive lawmakers such as Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) distancing themselves from the Democratic Socialists of America, which promoted a pro-Hamas rally in New York City a day after the terrorist attack in Israel.” The Baltimore Sun: ‘Not Only Unforgettable, It’s Unforgivable’: Baltimore’s Jewish Community Reels Over Hamas Attack on Israel “Politicians showed full-throated solidarity with Israel in the wake of what some people called Israel’s version of 9/11 or Pearl Harbor.” “‘Jews must have the absolute right to live safely and securely in their ancestral homeland,’ Democratic U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland said in a statement. ‘In this terrifying hour, I stand with them, and I stand with Israel as our ally does whatever it takes to protect the Israeli people and their security and sovereignty.” The Baltimore Sun: Maryland Officials Vow to Support Israel, Work to Free Hostages in Deadly Conflict: ‘We Will Not Rest Until We Get Them Out’ “A handful of Maryland’s Democratic congressional delegation, meanwhile, spoke about Congress’ commitment to Israel.” “‘Criminals must be called to account,’ said U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former longtime House Democratic leader from St. Mary’s County, who made his 20th trip to Israel in August.”The Maryland Reporter: Maryland's Moore, Raskin and Others Declare Solidarity with Israel at DC rally Hoyer Signs Bipartisan Letter to President Biden on Continued Support for Israel and Thwarting Hamas Terror
