Washington – Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY-17) issued the following statement in response to the murder of the Fogel family in Gaza by Palestinian terrorists. The family, both parents and three of their children (including a three- month-old baby) were stabbed to death in their home and discovered by their 12-year-old daughter and two other children.
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“The cold-blooded murder of this family, the killing of children, is an act of depravity that must be strongly condemned. It is the height of cowardice which makes anyone of good conscience scream at the injustice. This despicable act not only destroyed this one family by ending five lives and traumatizing the remaining children, but it rocked the already-shaky situation in the Middle East.
“Far too many nations in the world have been quick to condemn Israel for every action it has taken in recent years, but have been notable for their silence when this family was butchered. If the roles were reversed, the outrage would be deafening.
“I am especially appalled that within 24 hours of these lives being mourned, Palestinians publicly celebrated the memory of a terrorist who killed 37 people in 1978, including 13 children. Until they stop committing these acts of violence, and then glorifying the criminals who commit them, there is little hope of ever achieving peace. I can only hope that one day we will live in a time where these terrible acts are a thing of the past, and viewed with horror by future generations of Israelis, the Palestinians, the U.N. and the world.”
Rep. Engel is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Rep. Engel where are your bleeding heart liberal socialist friends they are the ones condeming Isreal for violating human rights for sub humans?
Its about time the politicians of this country are slowly coming out of the woodwork just one question rep.engel where were you till now this event is almost 1 week old and btw were still waiting for a proper and direct response from our young inexperienced incapable and laughable “president”
13,000 people in Japan are dead. The world’s attention is elsewhere.
this happened in Itamar not in Gaza. doesn’t Rangel know that all jews were expelled from Gaza?
Congressman Engel is the strongest supporter of Yidden in the US Congress. From his strong support for domestic issues, such as the lack of proper medical care, and preventative care in Rockland County, which led too the Refuah Health Centers, to his support on Isreal which has not been for the press. There are other Congressmen that have spoken out in support of Israel, just to the media. Rep. Engel is a 24 hour a day supporter, and not just a 9-5 supporter of Israel.
Thank you Congressman Engel for the great job you do for the people of your district. Don’t listen to these bashers, Keep up the good work!
CharlieHall can testify as to congressman Engel’s work, as he lives in his district.
you are right to an extent. they all issued their condemnation. however, he’s right in that the response is barely audible. if this crime was committed against a palestinian family the global outrage that would follow would be deafening. likewise, if israel named a square after dr. baruch goldstein, the middle east would probably (and actually rightfully) riot. yet, they name streets, buildings, squares, and other public spaces after their terrorists, and noone bats an eyelash. jewish blood is cheap. we have only god to turn to.
With over 10,000 killed in Japan on virtually the same day and a potential nuclear holocaust in the making, its not surprising that most countries have not focused on the tragic deaths of 5 individuals in EY.
If only Rabbi Meir Kahane was still alive, he and his followers would have found those responsible for that atrocity, and finished them off. As Rabbi Kahane (z’l) stated on more than one occasion “they (Arabs) must go”.
Kol Hakovod to Rep. Engel! At least some sane people out there!
Blah, blah, blah…..condemning or not it is my and your tax dollars which were used to train and arm these monsters. The president knows full well of this and will continue to finance the “armed forces” of the Palestinians.
If we can hear it from Engel’s mouth, why can’t we hear it from Odumbo’s mouth! His speeches manage to “fit in” admonishing Israelis for continuing building, I’m sure his writers could verbally wave his finger at the savagery of the Fogler murders and make the Palis. aware that peace talks can not continue while acts like these occur, or would that be showing TOO much support of Israel’s Jews?!