Standing With Our Ally Israel in the Face of Evil

This week, the world watched in horror as Iran-backed Hamas terrorists carried out a heinous terrorist attack against Israel. Our hearts are heavy seeing the abhorrent crimes committed against innocent people, including children and the elderly, as thousands have been brutally murdered or injured. 

We are witnessing evil in its truest form. This week, I introduced a bipartisan resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against these barbaric attacks and condemning the despicable violence from Hamas. With over 420 cosponsors — a number almost unheard of in Congress — it’s clear Congress and the American people stand firmly united with our ally Israel.

To hear more on my resolution, click below:

I also joined House Homeland Security Committee Republicans in sending a letter to the Biden administration expressing our deep concern over their actions and inactions on Iran, which was involved in both plotting and approving the attacks on Israel.

Recent actions taken by the Biden administration have left me deeply concerned, especially their release of $6 billion in frozen funds as part of a prisoner exchange to the Iranian regime — the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.

The Biden administration says it stands with Israel. It's time for the administration to put action behind those words by taking a stronger stance with Iran.

Important Resources

For my constituents — and all U.S. citizens — in Israel right now, the State Department has issued the following guidance:

U.S. citizens seeking to leave Israel on U.S. government transportation MUST submit a crisis intake form here. 

• Shortly after filling out the form, citizens will receive an email with further guidance from the U.S. Embassy in Israel.

To get in touch with the embassy via phone, call 1-833-890-9595, and to ensure the embassy can contact you in an emergency, you can enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program here.

For more resources as well as the latest updates from the State Department, click here.

ICYMI: Rep. McCaul TV Coverage

McCaul on Fox News' "America's Newsroom"

"First of all, you're seeing the face of evil — the face of terror coming from Hamas ... The first bill on the floor will be my bill condemning Hamas for this terrorist assault on Israel."

McCaul on Fox Business' "Varney & Co"

"The $6 billion now that is going to be pumped into Iran — and you've seen what they're capable of doing as you see Hamas killing Israelis on the streets — they don't need $6 billion more, they've already done enough damage. [The Foreign Affairs Committee is] on top of this, but it's very disturbing."

McCaul on ABC's "Good Morning America"

"This is one of those moments when we come together as Americans, both Republicans and Democrats ... [My resolution has] over 400 cosponsors, which is almost unheard of. But it just shows our unity behind Israel and our condemnation of Hamas and this terrorist attack that occurred."

McCaul on Fox News' "Cavuto Live"

"I was in the Kibbutz a year ago with Kevin McCarthy, [in] that very community that was overrun by Hamas, and they massacred that entire village that we were in and then went into the daycare center and killed the children that I saw a year ago ... This is beyond the pale. It's terror and evil at its worst."

McCaul on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria"

"What [Hamas] did ... I mean, those are war crimes. We shouldn't be cautioning Israel — we should be unleashing Israel on Hamas."

McCaul on Fox News' "The Story"

"[Robert Malley] had compromised classified information, we think with Iran, and now there's a wider investigation into this. You can't make this stuff up Martha. Between that and the $6 billion they've pledged to put into Iran — the largest state sponsor of terrorism — all in the name of getting another JCPOA deal done, it's not acceptable to House republicans."

McCaul on Fox News' "Hannity"

"[This is Israel's] 9/11, as you've talked about, and as [the United States] had a failure of intelligence, I think we're gonna have to look back on this — both Israel and the United States — [and ask] how did this happen, why didn't we see this coming before it happened ... when [Hamas was] preparing for maybe 6 months to a year in Gaza before this horrific attack occurred."

McCaul on Newsmax's "The Record with Greta Van Susteren"

"I think Israel is defending herself, and rightfully so ... I know the [Biden] administration wants to sweep Iran under the rug and not talk about it, [but Iran's] finger prints are all over this ... They're complicit with what happened, and I don't see how you can possibly deny that."

ICYMI: Rep. McCaul in the News

KBTX: Rep. Michael McCaul discusses conflict in Israel

New York Post: Ex-Iran envoy Rob Malley 'compromised classified information,' Rep. Michael McCaul says

The Daily Wire: Most House Members Rally Behind Resolution Supporting Israel Against Hamas

Tune in!

This Sunday, I'm joining Mario Bartiromo on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" to discuss the devastating attack by Hamas terrorists against Israel. Tune in at 9am CT!

Washington, D.C.

2300 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-2401

Fax: 202-225-5955

Austin

11614 FM 2244

Suite 160

Austin, TX 78738

Fax: 512-473-0514

College Station

175 Century Square Drive

Suite 210

College Station, TX 77840

Phone: (979) 431-6480

Fax: (979) 431-5180