{"id":2068159,"date":"2023-10-15T15:51:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T19:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schumer-led-senate-delegation-shelters-from-hamas-rockets-in-tel-aviv\/"},"modified":"2023-10-15T15:52:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T19:52:49","slug":"schumer-led-senate-delegation-shelters-from-hamas-rockets-in-tel-aviv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schumer-led-senate-delegation-shelters-from-hamas-rockets-in-tel-aviv\/","title":{"rendered":"Schumer-led Senate Delegation Takes Cover from Hamas Rockets in Tel Aviv"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fschumer-led-senate-delegation-shelters-from-hamas-rockets-in-tel-aviv%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2068159&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Congressional Delegation Take Shelter as Hamas \u2064Attacks Israel<\/h2>\n<p>In \u200da show of solidarity and support, Senate Majority\u200b Leader Chuck Schumer and a bipartisan group of senators, including Mitt Romney, traveled to Israel to meet with\u2063 Israeli leaders\u2063 and assess the situation on the ground. \u200cHowever, their visit took\u200d a dangerous turn when they were forced\u200d to seek shelter from\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ted-cruz-slams-jen-psaki-over-her-answer-on-if-biden-will-commit-to-replenishing-the-iron-dome\/\" title=\"Ted Cruz Slams Jen Psaki Over Her Answer On If Biden Will \u2018Commit To Replenishing The Iron Dome\u2019\">rocket attacks launched<\/a> \u2063by Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing a photo of himself and his\u200d colleagues hunkering\u200c down in a \u200dcramped space, Schumer emphasized \u200cthe harrowing experience and the resilience of the Israeli people. He called for \u2063providing \u2062Israel with the necessary support to defend\u200d itself against these attacks.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">While in Tel Aviv today, our delegation was rushed to a shelter to wait out rockets sent by Hamas. \u2063It shows you what Israelis have to go through. We must provide Israel with\u200d the support required to defend itself. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wS3kq6xFVJ\">pic.twitter.com\/wS3kq6xFVJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenSchumer\/status\/1713543421053313368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 15, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The delegation also met with\u2063 families of\u200d the victims of \u2063the brutal Hamas attack, witnessing firsthand the pain and uncertainty they endure. \u200cSchumer expressed his commitment to \u2063standing with Israel and\u200d working tirelessly to bring the hostages \u2063home.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">In Israel, we met with families of the victims of this brutal \u2064attack by Hamas, families who didn&#8217;t know if their loved ones were \u200balive, families whose loved\u2063 ones were taken hostage. Their stories moved us. We\u2062 stand with Israel. We won&#8217;t stop working \u2063to bring the hostages home. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6g7M18fhzW\">pic.twitter.com\/6g7M18fhzW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenSchumer\/status\/1713611078574145658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 15, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As the conflict intensifies, Schumer vowed to lead the effort in the US Senate to provide Israel with the necessary support to \u2063defend itself against this \u2062monstrous attack. The delegation&#8217;s visit serves as\u2062 a powerful symbol \u2062of unwavering US support for Israel in its fight against terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State\u2064 Antony Blinken has also\u2063 traveled to the region to discuss the attacks and explore ways to de-escalate the conflict. Efforts are underway to assist US citizens in fleeing \u2062Gaza and evacuate Americans from\u200d Israel as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-tlaib-still-has-a-palestinian-flag-hanging-outside-her-house-office\/\" title=\"Tlaib keeps Palestinian flag outside her House office amid Israel war.\">situation remains volatile<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With over 1,300 casualties reported\u2063 in Israel and dozens of Americans believed to be taken hostage by\u200d Hamas, the need for immediate action and support is crucial. \u200dThe world watches as Israel faces these relentless attacks, and it is imperative that we stand united in solidarity with our ally.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has\u200c the recent delegation&#8217;s \u200cvisit to Israel highlighted the urgent need for \u2062support and solidarity \u2064with Israel?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Support it\u200d needs\u200c to \u200bdefend itself against these attacks. pic.twitter.com\/WfIWqYLYNO<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 21, 2021<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The delegation&#8217;s visit to\u2063 Israel comes at a time of \u200cheightened tension between Israel\u2063 and Hamas. In recent weeks, Israel has faced a barrage of rocket attacks from the Palestinian militant group,\u2064 with Hamas launching over 4,000 rockets \u2063towards Israel since the conflict began. Israel has \u2062responded with airstrikes targeting Hamas&#8217; infrastructure and military capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing\u200b violence has resulted \u2062in the loss of \u2064civilian lives on both sides. Israel has reported the \u2063deaths of over 12 people, including\u2064 two children, while Hamas has seen over 200 of\u2063 its members \u2062killed.\u2062 The conflict has also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer-unveils-plans-to-shut-down-a-65-year-old-pipeline\/\" title=\"Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Unveils Plans To Shut Down A 65-Year-Old Pipeline\">caused significant damage<\/a> to infrastructure and has displaced numerous families.<\/p>\n<p>The visit\u2063 by \u2063Schumer and\u200d the congressional delegation serves as \u200ba poignant reminder of the\u200d gravity of the situation \u200din\u200b Israel. The fact that they had to seek shelter due to \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schumer-led-senate-delegation-shelters-from-hamas-rockets-in-tel-aviv\/\" title=\"Schumer-led Senate Delegation Takes Cover from Hamas Rockets in Tel Aviv\">rocket attacks highlights<\/a> the real dangers \u2062faced \u2063by Israeli citizens on \u2062a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Schumer \u2062emphasized \u200dthe importance of standing with Israel in this time of \u2064crisis. He \u2064urged\u2062 the international \u200bcommunity \u2063to \u2062condemn\u200c the actions of Hamas \u2064and provide\u200b support \u2063to Israel \u2063to protect its\u2062 citizens and\u2063 ensure its security.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin \u200cNetanyahu, met with the \u2062congressional delegation to discuss the ongoing conflict and\u2063 express their gratitude for the show of support from the United States. Schumer \u2064and the senators made it clear that the United States \u2064stands firmly with Israel in its fight against terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>The visit also allowed the delegation to \u2062witness the resilience of the Israeli people in the face of adversity. Despite the constant\u2062 threat of rocket attacks, Israeli\u2064 citizens have shown a remarkable ability to carry on with their daily lives and support \u2064one \u2064another.<\/p>\n<p>The conflict between Israel and Hamas has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wife-of-notorious-drug-lord-el-chapo-arrested-for-international-drug-trafficking-u-s-authorities\/\" title=\"Wife Of Notorious Drug Lord \u2018El Chapo\u2019 Arrested For International Drug Trafficking: U.S. Authorities\">garnered international attention<\/a> and\u200b sparked \u2063debates about the appropriateness of the use of force and the necessity for a peaceful resolution. The visit by\u200c Schumer \u200dand the senators serves as\u2064 a call \u200bto action for the international community to \u200baddress \u200dthe root causes \u200dof the conflict and \u200dwork towards \u200da sustainable and\u2062 lasting \u2063peace in \u200bthe region.<\/p>\n<p>As the Senate Majority Leader, Schumer is in a position \u200dto influence U.S. policy\u200c towards Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His presence in Israel and his firsthand experience of the situation will undoubtedly shape his perspective and inform his future \u200ddecisions on this matter.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Schumer and the congressional delegation&#8217;s \u200cvisit to Israel \u200dand their \u200bexperience of \u200dseeking shelter from Hamas rocket attacks highlight the urgent need\u2063 for support and solidarity with \u2063Israel. The ongoing violence underscores the necessity for international action to address the root causes of\u2063 the conflict and work towards a peaceful resolution. \u2064It is crucial that countries around the world \u2062condemn Hamas&#8217; actions and provide \u2062the necessary \u200dsupport \u200dfor Israel to defend itself and protect its citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and congressional delegates sought refuge during Hamas&#8217; attack on Israel. Schumer shared a photo on X, showing him and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) among others, cramped in a small space in Tel Aviv. Safety precautions were taken while fulfilling their duties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2068160,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2068159","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2068159","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2068159"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2068159\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2068160"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2068159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2068159"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2068159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}