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IV
118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 409
Condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Iranian military proxies,
including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, against
the people of the State of Israel.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 17, 2023
Mr. GIMENEZ (for himself, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. DONALDS, Mr.
WEBER of Texas, Ms. MACE, Mr. BOST, Mr. NUNN of Iowa, Ms. SALA-
ZAR, Mr. BABIN, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. DUNN of Florida, Mr.
RESCHENTHALER, and Mr. GUEST) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
Condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Iranian mili-
tary proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Pales-
tinian Islamic Jihad, against the people of the State
of Israel.
Whereas the democratic, Jewish State of Israel is a key ally
and a strategic partner of the United States;
Whereas it remains a standing policy of the United States to
support Israel’s security efforts;
Whereas American policy has long sought to bring peace to
the Middle East and recognize that both the Israeli and
Palestinian people should be able to live in safe and sov-
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•HRES 409 IH
ereign states, free from fear and violence, with mutual
recognition; and
Whereas Hamas began launching rockets into the Israeli cap-
ital of Jerusalem and surrounding areas belonging to the
Jewish people of Israel: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) condemns the acts of terrorism committed
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by Iranian military proxies, including Hamas,
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Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad,
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against the people of the State of Israel;
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(2) recognizes Jerusalem as the legitimate cap-
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ital city of the State of Israel;
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(3) supports Israel’s efforts of self-determina-
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tion and collective security against external forces;
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and
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(4) reaffirms support for policies and initiatives
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combatting anti-Semitic behavior around the world.
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