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Swampscott Condemning Hamas Terrorist Attacks

Press Release from Swampscott Select Board and Town Administrator
Posted on: October 10, 2023 - 5:14pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sean Fitzgerald, SWAMPSCOTT TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, 781.596.8810

Swampscott Select Board and Town Administrator issued the following statements condemning the Hamas terrorist attacks and expressing solidarity with the people of Israel and Jewish families around the world:

“As we all found out this past Saturday, October 7th, hundreds of Hamas terrorists—fueled by hatred for Jewish citizens in Israel—attacked innocent children and families with the aim to butcher, kidnap, and murder as many people as possible,” said Select Board Chair David Grishman. “The Town of Swampscott stands with Israel and all those who fight against hate.”

“Swampscott stands with the people of Israel in the wake of this weekend’s horrific terrorist attacks and condemns Hamas in the strongest possible terms,” said Katie Phelan, Vice Chair of the Select Board. “We all have an obligation to speak out against this hate and inhumanity.”

“We all have a responsibility to confront hate, and this starts right here at home in Swampscott,” said Select Board Member Peter Spellios. “Today and every day, the Town of Swampscott stands against hate and stands in solidarity with Israel and their right to defend themselves at this dark hour.”

“Our hearts are broken with the thoughts of so many Israeli and Palestinian families that have been victimized and the innocent civilians killed in these senseless attacks. Peace between Israel and her neighbors is the only path out of this cycle of violence,” said Select Board Member Doug Thompson.  

“The evil that has gripped Hamas must be stopped. We stand with Israel. We stand with the Jewish people. We stand with all of humanity that oppose hate and works for peace,” said Select Board Member Mary Ellen Fletcher.

Swampscott Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald shared concerns for both Israelis and innocent Palestinians in Gaza that are suffering because of Hamas. “Hamas’ brutality knows no bounds, with reports of Holocaust survivors, innocent men, women, children, and American citizens taken by Hamas militants as hostages or brutally murdered. We are praying for all those who are suffering through this incomprehensible inhumanity.”