South Carolina leaders react to Israel Attacks

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Congressman and State Leaders are reacting to the attack on Israel.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement:

“Our thoughts and prayers are with our friends and allies in Israel as they defend their homeland from this unjust invasion and attack by the terrorist group Hamas. “It would serve Israel and the world well to respond to this outrage by launching an operation that will destroy the Hamas organization – not just contain it.

 “I am convinced that this unprecedented and brutal attack by Hamas is not only supported by Iran, it was designed to stop peace efforts between Saudi Arabia and Israel.  A peace agreement between those two nations would be a nightmare for Iran and Hamas.

 “Israel has lived long enough in the shadow of the Hamas terrorist organization.  Israel has always been pressed by the international community to make a proportional response to any attacks and the world was ready to condemn any Israeli excesses in defending their citizens and homeland. That kind of thinking and criticism needs to come to an end.

“We should support Israel’s ability to eradicate this terrorist threat by any and all means necessary.”

South Carolina U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement:

“Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel today is an assault on Western Civilization.  “The truth is though, Joe Biden funded these attacks on Israel.

“America’s weakness is blood in the water for bad actors, but this is worse than that. We didn’t just invite this aggression, we paid for it. Iran is the biggest funder of Hamas. This is the Biden $6 billion ransom payment at work. “Israel must defend its people and the nation, and the United States must do everything we can to assist our ally Israel.  “As Psalm 122:6 encourages us, we must pray for the peace of Jerusalem.”

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster also reacted, with the following statement:

“America and South Carolina stand firm with the State of Israel. Hamas is a brutal terrorist organization funded by the sworn enemies of both our nations. The people of Israel have our prayers and our unconditional support.”