Statement on the new Palestinian government

6/2/14

Today, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement regarding the new Palestinian government:

"The United States must immediately suspend our aid to the Palestinian government following the creation of a unity government which includes the Hamas terror organization. This move would be in keeping with US law barring the transfer of US funds to a terror organization. To date, Hamas -- which has carried out scores of suicide bombing against Israeli civilians resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Israelis -- refuses to recognize Israel, renounce violence or accept past peace agreement. A facade of bureaucrats cannot hide the fact that this is a Palestinian government that supports terrorism."

- Congressman Doug Lamborn