“ISRAEL HAS OBLIGATION TO DEFEND ITS CITIZENS FROM HAMAS ATTACKS”
 

Washington, Jan 2, 2009 - “For weeks, Palestinian extremists have launched rocket and mortar attacks against Israel from Gaza,” said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). “The government of Israel has an obligation to defend its citizens from Hamas attacks. It is unfortunate that Hamas continues to use civilians as a shield in launching its attacks; any loss of innocent life is a result of this cowardly tactic.”