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A number of US Congressmen sent a message to President Donald Trump calling for him to find a solution for Gaza’s waste and sanitation which they say is drifting onto Israeli beaches, Al-Resalah newspaper reported yesterday.
In their letter, which Israel’s Maariv news site reported, the Congressmen outlined the security threats caused to Israel by this environmental problem, stressing their support for Israel in its measures to treat the problem.
The 14 congressmen called on Trump to find a solution for the waste water in Gaza as part of his efforts to achieve peace.
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“We recognise the different threats facing Israel; therefore, we hail your commitments to the security and stability in the Middle East,” the letter said.
The safety and health of the citizens in Israel is a priority for the United State; therefore, we urge you to put the issue of water on top of the priorities of your visit to the Middle East.
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