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Israeli missile launched from the Iron Dome defence missile system, designed to intercept and destroy incoming short-range rockets and artillery shells, is seen above Gaza city on November 12, 2019. 





Israel Under Attack






On Tuesday, Israel conducted a pinpoint strike in Gaza that killed a senior leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group, Baha Abu Al-Ata. According to Haaretz <[link removed]>, Ata headed the military council of the Al-Quds Brigade, which is the military arm of the Islamic Jihad. He commanded the organization's operations in northern Gaza but also had great influence on the southern front. 

The militant group responded to Israel’s action by launching hundreds of rockets into southern and central Israel.

The Times of Israelreports <[link removed]>:

Over the course of some 48 hours, from predawn Tuesday to Thursday morning, over 450 rockets and mortar shells were fired at southern Israel from the Gaza Strip in response to the assassination of Abu al-Ata, who Israel said was the “prime instigator” of terrorism from Gaza over the past year.

…Most of the rockets either landed in open fields or were intercepted by Israeli air defenses. Some struck homes, businesses and streets, causing a handful of light to moderate injuries and significant property damage. 

…A ceasefire agreement was first announced on Thursday morning, but was shattered hours later as five rockets were fired at Israel. There were no reports of damage or injuries in the Thursday morning bombardment, which was launched at Netivot and Gaza-area communities.

The Republican Jewish Coalition responded to the Gaza rocket fire simply, saying <[link removed]>, “We condemn PIJ and strongly support Israel’s right to defend itself.”

Republican members of Congress spoke out strongly in support of Israel’s right to self-defense. As the Jerusalem Postreports <[link removed]>:

- Vice President of the United States Mike Pence tweeted, affirming the United States' support for Israel and condemning the barrage of rockets. "The United States condemns the barrage of rockets on Israeli civilians. It's clear Hamas & Palestinian Islamic Jihad put violence ahead of bettering the lives of the people of Gaza. America strongly affirms Israel's right to defend itself," Pence tweeted.


- Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) accused Islamic Jihad's Bahaa Abu al-Ata and others like him of advancing "their antisemitic goal of eradicating Israel. "Palestinian terrorists commit the double war crime of firing rockets at civilians from behind human shields," he added.


- Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) said, "We stand with our ally Israel as innocent civilians are being targeted by indiscriminate rocket attacks," he tweeted. "This uptick in attacks on civilians is deeply concerning, and we must support Israel in defending itself."


- Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) shared a video of Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, and tweeted that "the US will continue to stand strong with Israel and its right to self-defense, and the international community must have the courage to speak out against these attacks."


- House Minority Whip, Steve Scalise, said that the terror group's rocket attacks "threaten innocent lives in Israel. These terrorists—who use human shields—also threaten innocent lives in Gaza. The United States will always support Israel's right to defend itself."

In addition, Rep. David Kustoff tweeted <[link removed]>, "I strongly condemn yesterday’s attacks on #Israel. Targeting the leader of a terror organization backed by Iran & targeting innocent civilians are very different things. We must stand strong with our ally and support Israel’s right to defend herself from these terrorists in Gaza."

We appreciate the unwavering support of Israel’s security from Republican leaders. You can contact Republican members of the House and Senate and thank them for their support of Israel by calling the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and asking the attendant to connect you to a particular office.

In an article for JNS yesterday, Jonathan Tobin pointed out where the responsibility for the ongoing violence from Gaza lies <[link removed]>: The discussion about Israel and the Palestinians in the United States continues to be driven by liberal critics of Israel who think that the conflict is driven by Israeli intransigence and Netanyahu’s belligerence. But this week’s violence is one more reminder that the problem has little to do with those factors and everything to do with a toxic Palestinian political culture, prompted by Iran’s malevolent desire to foment violence.

























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