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'Gang of Eight' briefed on Hamas attacks in Israel as American death toll rises
Fox News
Sen. Chuck Schumer confirmed several congressional members met Sunday night to receive an unclassified briefing from the State Department following the attacks on Israel.
"I was briefed this evening by senior national security and State Department officials in the Biden administration. The viciousness and brutality of this unprecedented attack from Hamas targeting innocent civilians—children, families, seniors—is overwhelming and heart wrenching," Schumer wrote on X. Jamie Joseph is a writer who covers politics. She leads Fox News Digital coverage of the Senate.
"I asked the representatives of our Defense Department if they are giving Israel everything they need, and I was heartened that they said yes and that they are surging support," Schumer said in a statement. "I asked them if they have denied any requests that Israel has made, and they said no. I urged them to ensure Israel has everything it needs to protect itself, and reiterated that the Senate stands ready to deliver on additional needs."