Sánchez cosponsors Block the Bombs Act

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement after signing on to cosponsor the Block the Bombs Act:

“As a mother, I’m heartbroken by the devastating loss of innocent lives and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. This cannot continue. That is why I oppose providing offensive weapons to Prime Minister Netanyahu and his far-right government without meaningful safeguards or accountability.

“While I have consistently supported defensive aid for close American allies, military aid for Israel must include strong conditions to prevent further suffering. This bill applies only to offensive weapons and won’t affect other aid, including funding for the defensive Iron Dome, humanitarian assistance in Gaza, peacebuilding or U.S. embassy operations.

“Lasting peace will only come through diplomacy and dialogue, but that cannot happen until Israel’s attacks end and civilian lives are protected.”

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