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(Original Signature of Member)

H. RES. ll
117TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION

Condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Hamas against the people

of the State of Israel.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Mr. GIMENEZ submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
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RESOLUTION
Condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Hamas
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 recognized that both the Israeli and
Palestinian people should be able to live in safe and sov-
ereign states, free from fear and violence, with mutual
recognition; and

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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
1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
2 (1) condemns the acts of terrorism committed
3 by Hamas against the people of the State of Israel;
4 (2) recognizes Jerusalem as the legitimate cap-
5 ital city of the State of Israel;
6 (3) supports Israel’s efforts of self-determina-
7 tion and collective security against external forces;
8 and
9 (4) reaffirms support for policies and initiatives
10 combatting anti-Semitic behavior around the world.

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