Schaffer Strongly Supports Israel

COLUMBUS -  State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) strongly supports Senate Resolution 214 condemning the attack on Israel by Hamas and those supporting their invasion and atrocities. 

"This resolution declares the Ohio Senate's unwavering and unequivocal support for the Israeli people as they defend themselves against this unjustifiable and atrocious attack," Schaffer said.

“First and foremost, I extend my deepest sympathies to our friends and allies in Israel," Schaffer said. “Hamas is a terrorist organization fueled by hate and evil ideological motivations. I join my colleagues in the Ohio Senate today strongly condemning the actions of Hamas and its co-conspirators in the strongest terms possible and keep the Israeli and American victims' families in my thoughts and prayers.”

On Saturday, October 7th 2023, Hamas terrorists carried out an unprovoked attack on the state of Israel. Terrified Israelis awoke that morning to terrorists executing an intricately planned, coordinated attack by land, sea, & air.  

The subsequent reports of atrocities, including the kidnapping of civilians, the rape of girls and women, and murder of innocent men, women, children, and infants, has revolted the entire civilized world.

As of today, officials confirm more than 1,200 people in Israel have been killed, including 22 U.S. citizens, and 20 or more Americans were missing.

Israel is one of our strongest allies and we must stand by our friends.