Alabama’s political leaders are showing their support for the nation of Israel in its effort to destroy Iran’s nuclear program.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced “Operation Rising Lion” Friday, which included air strikes and other military offensives deep in Iran. Israel argued the strikes were necessary because Iran was dangerously close to developing a nuclear weapon.
Since Friday, Iran has launched large-scale missile and drone strikes at Tel Aviv, Haifa, Bat Yam, and several other cities, resulting in at least 24 Israeli deaths and dozens of injuries.
Alabama will always proudly stand with Israel! 🇮🇱
— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) June 13, 2025
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, called Iran “the aggressor,” and warned them against strike any U.S. forces in the region.
Statement from Chairman @RepMikeRogersAL: pic.twitter.com/iJ0TihamFV
— Armed Services GOP (@HASCRepublicans) June 13, 2025
U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville), who sits on the House Homeland Security Committee, said Iran “is a threat to the entire world.”
A nuclear-armed Iran is a threat to the entire world, and especially to our friend and ally, Israel. As the Israeli people fight for their very existence, I am praying for the safety of their people and their country.
— Dale W. Strong (@RepDaleStrong) June 13, 2025
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) thanked President Trump for his support of America’s top ally in the Middle East, and said this is what “peace through strength” looks like.
Thank you, President Trump. Peace through strength is imperative to our national security and security across the globe. America stands firmly with our great ally, Israel, and I remain steadfast in my support for the complete dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program. https://t.co/l9YwXLkGP9
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) June 13, 2025
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said the America “stands firmly with our ally” Israel.
We stand firmly with our ally as it acts to ensure the safety and sovereignty of its citizens. 🇺🇸 🇮🇱
— Attorney General Steve Marshall (@AGSteveMarshall) June 13, 2025
The Alabama Israel Legislative Caucus, co-chaired by State Reps. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook) and Phillip Insler (D-Montgomery), released a statement saying, “We stand firmly with Israel as it strives to destroy these significant threats to its safety and security.”
“We pray for the success of Israel’s operations, for the safety of its soldiers and civilians, and for the ultimate elimination of Iran’s ability to carry out attacks against Israel. Iran’s repeated promises to destroy Israel — especially if it were to acquire a nuclear weapon — cannot be tolerated by a peace-loving world.
We also call upon the United States to remain a strong and unfaltering ally to Israel in this moment of danger. At the same time, we hope and pray for a future in which peace prevails — a peace forged by the removal of existential threats and a collective understanding that violence must come to an end.”
Over the weekend, both Israel and Iran trade strikes against each other as tensions continue to rise in the conflict.
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