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Gallego Leads Colleagues in Calling for Investigation, Sanctions for Israeli Settlers’ Violence and Obstruction of Aid in Gaza
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led colleagues in urging the Trump administration to take immediate action on reports that Israeli settlers are blocking humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza and attacking Palestinian civilians, including U.S. citizens, in the West Bank. “We write to express our grave concern over reports that Israeli settlers (settlers) are obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza and engaging in violent attacks against Palestinian civilians, including U.S. citizens, in the West Bank,” wrote the Senators in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. “We urge the Departments of State and Treasury to review these reports,
Senator Gallego Travels to Colombia on Congressional Delegation Trip
Gallego Met with President Petro and Spoke at ANDI’s Annual Business Conference WASHINGTON – This week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) traveled to Colombia on a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) trip with Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH). They are the first two Colombian Americans ever elected to the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen bilateral relations, as well as discuss organized crime, the business climate, and China’s growing influence in the country. Thursday On Thursday, Senator Gallego met with candidates for Colombia’s 2026 presidential elections, as well as with members of the Colombian Congress from various parties. He then met with Colombian mayors and business leaders. Senators
ICYMI: Senator Gallego Meets with Small Business Owners and Veterans in Arizona
ARIZONA – After hosting town halls in Globe and Apache Junction on Monday and meeting with the family of detained restaurant owner Kelly Yu on Tuesday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) continued his week in Arizona speaking directly with small business owners, veterans, and veterans’ healthcare providers to hear about the challenges they’re facing due to the Trump administration’s reckless tariffs and chaotic cuts to the VA. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Senator Gallego joined small business leaders for three fireside discussions hosted by the Chandler-Gilbert-Queen Creek Chambers of Commerce, the Greater Phoenix Chamber, and the West Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. At the events, he spoke about key federal issues shaping Arizona’s