Alabama lawmakers in wake of Iran attack: 'The United States must continue to stand with Israel'

Members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation are showing their support for the state of Israel in the wake of Iran’s missile attack against the Jewish nation.

Iran launched close to 200 missiles against Israel Tuesday, in what is being called a “significant escalation” by the regime in Tehran.

“U.S. naval destroyers joined Israeli Air Defense units in firing interceptors to shoot down inbound missiles,” National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. “President Biden and Vice President Harris monitored the attack and the response from the White House Situation Room, joined in person and remotely by their national security team.”

The missile barrage comes after Israel conducted military strikes made against Iranian terrorist proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon, including one that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Alabama’s U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) responded to the attacks, showing support and solidarity for the U.S. ally.

Israel, America stands with you and your people. We are praying with you as you weather attacks from Iran and the terrorists they back.

— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) October 1, 2024

I will ALWAYS stand in support of Israel and its right to defend itself.

— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) October 1, 2024

Tuberville also blamed the attack in part on the weakness of the Biden-Harris administration.

Remember: Iran was BROKE & Israel was SAFE under President Trump.

Now, our enemies have been emboldened, and our ally is under attack.@KamalaHarris and @JoeBiden have been WEAKER on the Iranian terrorist regime than ANY other admin in our history.

— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) October 1, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), who chair the House Armed Services Committee, said “Israel reserves every right to defend their nation against Iran and its terrorist proxies.”

“I am praying for the people of Israel as they face this unjustified attack by Iran.

“Israel reserves every right to defend their nation against Iran and its terrorist proxies. The Biden-Harris administration must provide Israel with any and all military support they need as…

— Armed Services GOP (@HASCRepublicans) October 1, 2024

U.S. Reps. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia), Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) also showed their support for Israel.

My prayers are with the people of Israel as they are under fire from Iran. The Biden-Harris Administration’s weakness on the world stage has emboldened Iran, and one of our greatest allies is paying the price.

— Dale W. Strong (@RepDaleStrong) October 1, 2024

Pray for Israel 🇮🇱

— Rep. Jerry Carl (@RepJerryCarl) October 1, 2024

Pray for Israel.

— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) October 1, 2024

Israel has a right to exist and that means it has a right to defend itself against those who call for its “death.” I believe we as Americans need to support and pray for Israel during this time.

— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) October 1, 2024

The United States must continue to stand with Israel, our greatest ally in the Middle East.

— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) October 1, 2024

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