WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) and a bipartisan group of 45 Members of Congress wrote to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging them to tell Congress what concrete steps they are taking to evacuate American citizens who wish to leave Israel amid the conflict with Iran.
“We are writing with deep urgency on behalf of our constituents currently located in Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
We urge you to act quickly. Americans in Israel are depending on our government for guidance and a pathway to safety. We understand the obstacles posed by the current security situation and the closure of Israel’s airspace. Therefore, all available options including evacuations by land routes and sea must be explored. At a minimum, American citizens in Israel deserve updates on the efforts underway to ensure their safe departure,” the Representatives wrote.
Since Friday, Iran has launched more than 350 ballistic missiles at Israel. While the majority of these missiles have been intercepted, those that have breached defenses as of Monday, have caused more than 300 injuries and at least 24 fatalities.
The full letter is HERE.
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