WASHINGTON (WPRI) — Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner on Friday shifted his longstanding position on Israel, announcing he will co-sponsor a resolution to limit weapons sales to the country amid concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

H.R. 3565, introduced by Illinois Democrat Delia Ramirez, would restrict the United States from providing Israel with certain offensive weapons, including specific bombs, assemblies and ammunition.

Magaziner, whose father is Jewish, issued a lengthy statement assuring his constituents that he "strongly supports" Israel as an independent state and a refuge for Jews from all around the world.

"Israel has a right to defend itself from attacks like the horrific atrocities committed by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023," he said, "and I remain sickened by the r

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