Cory Booker departs Israel after seeking refuge during Hamas assault.
Senator Cory Booker Takes Shelter in Israel During Hamas Attacks
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) found himself in the midst of the Hamas attacks in Israel over the weekend. He had arrived in Israel on Friday for the N7 summit on regional economic integration in Tel Aviv, where he was scheduled to speak.
“Senator Booker and accompanying staff were in Jerusalem when Hamas launched their attacks against Israel on Saturday, and sheltered in place for their safety,” a spokesperson for Booker said in a statement via CNN. “We are grateful that Senator Booker and our colleagues were able to safely depart Israel earlier today.”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed concern about the safety of Americans in Israel and is working to verify reports of missing or dead Americans following the terrorist attack. Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, believes that there are American nationals currently being held in the Gaza Strip.
As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Booker released a statement condemning the Hamas attack and expressing solidarity with the people of Israel.
“I emphatically condemn Hamas’ horrific acts of violence, kidnapping, and terror targeting Israeli families, children, and other civilians in towns and cities across the nation of Israel,” Booker said. “I stand with the people of Israel and the families of those who have lost loved ones.”
The Washington Examiner has reached out to Booker’s office for further comment.
How did Senator Cory Booker respond to the Hamas attacks in Israel?
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) recently found himself caught in the crossfire of the Hamas attacks in Israel. Booker had traveled to Israel for the N7 summit on regional economic integration in Tel Aviv, where he was set to deliver a speech.
According to a spokesperson for Booker, he and his accompanying staff were in Jerusalem when Hamas launched their attacks against Israel on Saturday. For their safety, they took shelter in a secure location. Thankfully, they were able to depart Israel safely earlier today. The senator’s spokesperson expressed gratitude that Booker and his colleagues were unharmed.
The safety of American citizens in Israel has become a concern following the terrorist attack. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is actively working to verify reports of missing or deceased Americans. Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, believes that there may be American nationals currently being held in the Gaza Strip.
As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Booker released a statement strongly condemning the Hamas attack. He expressed solidarity with the people of Israel, emphasizing his condemnation of the violence, kidnapping, and terror targeting Israeli families, children, and civilians across the nation. Booker also expressed his support for the families who have lost loved ones.
The Washington Examiner reached out to Booker’s office for further comment on the situation, but no response has been received yet.
The recent Hamas attacks in Israel have highlighted the ongoing conflict and the need for international efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. Senator Booker’s experience serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by individuals, both civilians and politicians, in this volatile situation.
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