Minnesota Governor Tim Walz commemorated the one-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel by restating Israel's right to self-defense. He emphasized the importance of a ceasefire and a hostage release deal to ensure Israel's security while granting Palestinian people their rights to dignity, freedom, and self-determination.
In a statement released by his campaign, the Democratic vice presidential candidate strongly condemned the Hamas attacks and expressed solidarity with the American Jewish community. He stood alongside Vice President Harris, President Biden, and all Americans in denouncing Hamas's brutality and reaffirming the commitment to Israel's security and the safety of American Jews.
Walz expressed condolences to the families of the victims, acknowledging the tragic events of October 7 as the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. He emphasized the need to prevent a recurrence of the terror inflicted by Hamas on Israel.
Furthermore, Governor Walz recently met with families of Americans held hostage by Hamas, underscoring the ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by such incidents.
