FRANKFORT, KY - January 18, 2024 — The following may be attributed to Kentucky Israel Caucus, co-chairs Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, and Rep. Daniel Grossberg, D-Louisville, upon elected officials bearing witness to unedited raw footage of Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack on Israel:
The barbaric October attack by Hamas on Jewish and non-Jewish civilians and the state of Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,200 innocent people and the unimaginable trauma of countless men, women, and children.
The media reports following Hamas’ horrific attack on humanity should have been enough for all to condemn the terrorists and unite behind our Israeli allies, but the raw unedited footage made available today should leave no doubt in the minds of those who bore witness.
The Kentucky Israel Caucus calls on the leaders of the United States to do everything they can to support Israel in its right to defend itself from terrorism and to make every effort to secure the freedom of all hostages still held by Hamas.
Our hearts and prayers are with those whose family members have been victimized by these inhumane acts. We remain resolved and in unity with the free and independent nation of Israel.
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Senator Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, represents the 6th Senate District, including Oldham and Trimble Counties and part of Jefferson County. She serves as a Senate Education; Families and Children; and Health Services committee member. Tichenor is also a Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee member.
Representative Daniel Grossberg, D-Louisville, represents the 30th House District in the heart of Louisville. He serves as a Natural Resources and Energy; Tourism and Outdoor Recreation; and Small Business and Information Technology committee member. Grossberg is also an Administrative Regulations Review Subcommittee member.