Undated — Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says this week’s somber anniversary of the October 7th attacks was a reminder of the brutality of the terror groups Israel is facing.
Feenstra, a Republican who represents Iowa’s fourth congressional district, has made two trips to Israel, including one this past June.
Feenstra toured the site of the music festival and the villages where Hamas attacked last year. As Israel’s response enters its second year, Feenstra says it appears Hamas is using Palestinians as human shields, while Hezbollah has repeatedly lobbed bombs from Lebanon into Israel.
Last Friday, the US military launched strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, a move Feenstra supports.
The three other Republicans who represent Iowa in the US House have issued statements of support for Israel this week. First district Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks says October 7th marked a day of both sadness and resilience for Israel. Second district Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says Hamas is pure evil and it’s past time all those taken hostage on October 7th were released. Third district Congressman Zach Nunn says Iran and its proxies, like Hamas, must be held accountable for their barbaric acts.
