Senator Cory Booker and his staff safely departed Israel after Hamas militants launched a surprise attack against the country. They had been in Jerusalem and sheltered in place for their safety. Booker arrived in Israel for meetings and was supposed to participate in a summit on regional economic integration. He condemned Hamas' acts of violence and expressed solidarity with the people of Israel. The attack has resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. Reports suggest that Americans may have been taken hostage, but the US has not yet verified these claims.

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