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WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump announced a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas: “Today’s peace deal between Israel and Hamas is a step in the right direction and long overdue. I commend the Israeli people for showing unwavering strength in the face of terror, and I give full credit to President Trump… Read more »

America and the free world owe Israel a debt of gratitude for having the courage and fortitude to confront and destroy Iran as an axis of evil. Under the strong leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, “Peace Through Strength” is alive and well !! Read more »

The unprecedented attack on Israel is a strike against all democracies around the globe and must be condemned by all freedom-loving nations!! America MUST stand in strong support for Israel as they defend their homeland. Read more »

Yes, Israel ABSOLUTELY has the right (and responsibility) to deal with Iran after that terrorist regime launched an unprecedented attack over the weekend, sending roughly 300 drones and missiles towards Israeli soil. It doesn’t matter that almost all of those failed to reach their target. It doesn’t matter that Israel, the U.S., and others were able to thwart the attack. It doesn’t… Read more »

A handful of reporters have asked why I voted against the aid package for Israel last week. Obviously, I’m not opposed to the concept of assistance for Israel, but friends we’re $34 trillion dollars in the hole with deficits spiraling out of control. We can’t even pay our own bills without borrowing substantial amounts of money at inflated interest rates. There’s NO DISCUSSION about any… Read more »

Dear constituent from Gaffney, SC: My response to every one of your "demands" is an emphatic NO.  It's apparent you have no interest in peace, but instead the annihilation of Israel and the death of every Jewish person. I find that abhorrent. You seem to share the same desires as the Hamas terrorists who indiscriminately slaughtered over 1,300 Israelis recently. I make no… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) sent letters to the administrations at several U.S. universities concerning the rise in antisemitic statements and pro-Hamas protests on their campuses. The letters express profound disappointment in administrators for their half-hearted, hypocritical, or absent responses to the outrageous protests by student… Read more »

Civilized nations often try to appease terrorists, hoping to avoid conflict. Yet when a sub-human organization like Hamas has no interest in appeasement, especially when their stated mission is the death of every Jew, Israel’s only option is to fight back. Those who believe peace with terrorists can be negotiated are simply wrong, as history has proven repeatedly. So here we are. A… Read more »

If you're a constituent or know someone having trouble leaving Israel, please contact my office at 803-327-1114. My congressional staff is available to provide guidance and help with resources available through the U.S. State Department. Also be sure to monitor the State Department's website for the latest information along with contact information for the U.S. Embassy in Israel. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) co-sponsored a resolution in the House of Representatives in support of Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas. This resolution, which has over 230 bi-partisan co-sponsors in the House, declares the following: Resolved, That the House of Representatives—  • stands with Israel as it defends… Read more »