Ocean County Leader

Rep. Chris Smith, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, has delivered a resolute message in the wake of Iran's recent drone missile attack on Israel. In response to the attack, Rep. Smith stated, "We unequivocally stand with our great friend and ally, Israel."

Expressing strong support for Israel, Rep. Smith emphasized the need for unwavering solidarity, stating, "Iran has launched an unprovoked, massive terror attack on our great friend and ally Israel and the United States must make absolutely clear in both word and deed not just today but every day going forward—no more equivocation—that we unequivocally stand with the Jewish state."

Furthermore, Rep. Smith called for robust measures to be taken to ensure Israel's defense and security, asserting, “Both defensive weapons systems like Iron Dome, Arrow and David’s Sling and all necessary offensive military capability must be made available to Israel for as long as it takes to defeat Iran, Hamas and radical Islamists’ aggression.”

Highlighting the severity of the situation, Rep. Smith underscored the escalating threat posed by Iran, stating, “Iran not only murders Jews and Americans through hate-filled proxies like Hamas but Iran’s drone and missile attack today is a serious escalation that must be defused and defeated.”

As tensions continue to rise in the region, Rep. Chris Smith's unwavering support for Israel underscores the commitment of the United States to stand firmly against acts of aggression targeting its ally in the Middle East.