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Dear A.,


A bipartisan congressional delegation of Senate and House members visited communities in southern Israel today in a strong demonstration of solidarity with Israel and the families of the hostages.


"A heartbreaking but somber experience to be back at Kibbutz Nir Oz to see the devastating impact of Iran-backed Hamas’s atrocities," wrote Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), who led the delegation. "I will continue fighting relentlessly to rescue the hostages held by Hamas and reunite these families."


The delegation included Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) along with Representatives Ann Wagner (R-MO), Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Darrell Issa (R-CA), and Donald Norcross (D-NJ).


Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) also flew to Israel this week to visit families of hostages, tour the destruction in Sderot and Kfar Aza, and meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu. In a
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video with the prime minister , Graham declared: "We have your back."

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The IDF continued its operation to root out Hamas in Gaza, striking over 100 terror targets in the southern city of Khan Yunis and
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closing in on Hamas’ top leaders .


In the north, Israeli soldiers exposed a network of terror tunnels beneath a beachside hotel that was used by Hamas to hide weapons and carry out attacks against Israelis. The IDF demolished at least seven tunnel entrances in the area that were used to shelter terrorists. Below is a photo showing the location of the tunnel entrances and a video of one of the shafts found inside a hotel room.

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Hamas was dealt a blow this week when its deputy leader, Salah al-Arouri, was killed along with six other Hamas operatives in a Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut. Watch and share this 3-minute AIPAC video on Arouri’s leadership and his deep ties to the Iranian regime:



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Tonight marks the 13th Shabbat since the October 7 massacre. 136 Israeli hostages—111 presumed alive and 25 dead—remain captive in Gaza for the 90th day as Hamas continues this nightmare for their family and friends.


Survivors and freed hostages continue to speak out about the horrors they witnessed. Last night on CNN,
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Jake Tapper interviewed 24-year-old Raz Cohen who hid in a bush near the Nova Music Festival and witnessed the horrific rape and murder of Israelis.


Doron Katz-Asher – who was freed from Gaza after enduring 50 days of captivity with her two young daughters – also spoke to CNN.
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She told her story about being ripped from her home on Kibbutz Nir Oz, witnessing her mother’s murder, and enduring psychological warfare while trying to keep her girls safe in Gaza.


The people of Israel are grieving. Nothing will ever be the same after October 7. But the Israeli spirit, resilience, and resolve have also never been stronger. I encourage you to
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watch and share this inspiring video of IDF soldiers with renowned Israeli musician Eyal Golan dancing and triumphantly singing "Am Yisrael Chai!"


I look forward to working with you next week when Congress returns, as we mobilize together to advance vital emergency funding and ensure Israel has what it needs to prevail.


Shabbat shalom, and Am Yisrael Chai.

Adam Harris

Director of Communications

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Support our work to keep Israel safe.



The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.


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