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Cuomo offers ‘total solidarity’ for Israel
The Associated Press//August 14, 2014//
Listen to this articleJERUSALEM (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo kicked off a two-day visit to Israel on Wednesday, where he expressed “total solidarity” with the country over the monthlong war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Cuomo met Israeli leaders hours before a temporary truce between the sides was set to expire. Israeli and Palestinian delegations have been in talks in Egypt over a long-term cease-fire.
Speaking at the residence of newly inaugurated President Reuven Rivlin, Cuomo said Israel has the right to defend itself against rocket fire from Hamas and Islamic militants.
“We understand the attack that you are under,” Cuomo said. “Everyone wishes for peace and that’s our eternal hope, but we also understand your need to do what is right by your people in defense, and we’re here to support you in that.”
Rivlin said he was certain that the United States would continue to stand behind Israel.
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