Aderholt leads letter to Egypt on humanitarian role, Israel’s sovereignty

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt took the lead in a letter this week to Egypt’s Ambassador to the U.S. Motaz Zahran. The letter requested Egypt allow the U.S., Israel, and other allies to aid Palestinian refugees fleeing Gaza and asked that Egypt accept a portion of those refugees. “Israel has every right to defend itself from Hamas’ terrorism,” Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said. “Egypt has an opportunity to save lives by taking a major leadership role and help establish safe zones for non-combatants, particularly women and children, seeking refuge from Hamas. “As Hamas continues to put targets on their o