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118th Congress · Senate

A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism.

Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations · Conflicts and wars · Detention of persons · Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad · Foreign aid and international relief · Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information · Iran · Israel

In plain language

  • Senate resolution in the 118th Congress.
  • States that the Senate stands with Israel as it defends itself, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense.
  • Senate passed it on Oct 19, 2023 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution states that the Senate stands with Israel as it defends itself, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls on all countries to unequivocally condemn Hamas' war on Israel. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security, supports emergency resupply and certain other types of assistance to Israel, and calls on the United States to lead an international effort to deprive Hamas of Iranian and other sources of funding and lethal assistance. Furthermore, the resolution states that nothing in it may be construed as a declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force.

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