Scalise Statement on Attack on Israel

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement today:

“The United States will always stand with Israel, our greatest ally in the Middle East. This is war, not an isolated terrorist attack. Israel must defend itself, and I will firmly back them as they take all steps necessary to eradicate these terrorists. We must work to make sure Israel has what it needs to destroy Hamas and any others involved in this attack while deterring other threats to its security. Let me be clear: this is a deliberate, unprovoked and evil attack by Iranian-backed terrorists who want nothing more than to destroy Israel, and America will not stand by idly. Israel has our full support and prayers.”