Lois Murphy statement on Mid-East Crisis

The following is the official position of Lois Murphy on the current Mid-East crisis. Add your comments.


July 17, 2006

Statement of Lois Murphy on Israel, Lebanon Conflict

Narberth, PA - Today Lois Murphy released the following statement concerning
the growing tension between Israel and Lebanon in the Middle East.

"As the conflict between Israel and Lebanon grows increasingly violent, the
need to stand firmly behind Israel, our nation's close friend and ally,
grows more and more important.

Hezbollah, a known terrorist organization, has launched an unprovoked
assault on Israel and Israel must be allowed to act decisively to defend
itself from such attacks. Furthermore, Hezbollah and Hamas must return
Israel's kidnapped soldiers unharmed and be held accountable for their
despicable act. We simply cannot allow these terrorists to continue down
the road of unchecked aggression."