Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:

"The United States and its partners must work together to promote the security and safety of the Israeli and Palestinian people. Continued U.S. leadership is important to secure a lasting peace.

"I joined Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06) and more than 90 House Democrats in demanding oversight into the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an unqualified organization whose efforts are ineffective and have led to mass panic and Palestinian casualties at distribution sites.

"Providing secure humanitarian assistance to Palestinians is a moral obligation and vital to the region’s long-term security and the safe return of all hostages.

“I continue to oppose any effort for Israel to take over Gaza. I again call for a reconstruction plan that begins the day the conflict ends, ensures a two-state solution where Israel and a Palestinian state exist securely side-by-side, and ensures the Palestinian state is not led by a terrorist organization."

You can read the full letter Rep. Larsen, Rep. Casten, and more than 90 House Democrats sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding an investigation into the ownership structure and operation of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) here. 

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