Peter Welch: “We have to find a way in which we can respond quickly, as well as put things in motion that can help over the long term.”

Israeli military and police forces are a leading perpetrator of deadly violence against American civilians—including 9 killed since 2022. Too often there are no serious investigations and there is no accountability after violent attacks…

This has been a very long deployment. It’s also in very harsh conditions. Our soldiers out there did not have the resupply that is normally available and should be available.

DFA has a responsibility to the workers, farmers, and community members who have built and supported this facility for generations.

But for most of the country, including Vermont, it’s invisible. Life goes on.