Undated — Ryan Melton, the Democrat running against Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra, says the US should support Israel’s defense and its response to the October 7th attacks — but there should be limits.
Melton says the Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians last October were horrible and indefensible.
Melton points to a recent poll showing 64 percent of Israeli citizens favor a cease-fire linked with the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Melton says. Israel is fighting Hezbollah, another Iranian-based terrorist group, in Lebanon. Melton says Hezbollah is obviously a horrible organization, but that doesn’t mean Netanyahu’s decision-making can’t be questioned.
Melton made his comments during a recent appearance on “Iowa Press” on Iowa PBS. As Radio Iowa reported Wednesday morning, Congressman Feenstra says the United States must stand with Israel as it roots out terrorism.