The world was shocked and heartbroken on October 7th, when Hamas launched a brutal attack claiming the lives of over a thousand innocent individuals, including 32 Americans who suffered unimaginable atrocities. The merciless treatment of women, children, and the elderly will never be forgotten and cannot be ignored. It’s a stark reminder of the importance of peace through American strength, exposing Biden’s weakness on the world stage. His incompetence and lack of resolve only embolden terrorist organizations like Hamas.

While in Israel, I had the honor of meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. Their resolve in the aftermath of such a devastating event was truly commendable. However, the most sobering part of our visit was to communities like Kibbutz Nir Oz, which still bears the scars of the massacre that occurred there.

Our delegation also paid respects at the site of the Nova Music Festival, where Hamas terrorists callously ended the lives of nearly 400 promising young souls. Such acts of violence cannot and will not go unpunished, as Hamas poses a threat not only to Israel but to freedom and security worldwide.

One of the most poignant moments of our trip was meeting with the Goldberg-Polin family, whose son Hersh, an American citizen, was among those taken hostage.