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| 12.4.23

BILL: Reaffirming the State of Israel’s Right To Exist (H.R.888)

Do you support Congress "reaffirming Israel's right to exist"?

Overview

This House resolution (H. Res. 888) reaffirms Israel's right to exist.

It also:

  1. Recognizes that denying Israel's right to exist is a form of antisemitism
  2. Rejects calls for Israel's destruction
  3. Condemns the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

Progression and Current Status

  • Introduced: November 21, 2023.
  • Latest Action: On November 28, 2023, a motion to reconsider was laid on the table and agreed to without objection. It has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs​​.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsors of the legislation are Reps. Michael Lawler, R-N.Y., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., and Maria Salazar, R-Fla.

Bill Breakdown

Historical Context

  • Jewish Heritage: Affirms Jewish people's native ties to the Land of Israel.
  • Historical Persecutions: Acknowledges their historical persecution and forced diaspora.

The Holocaust

  • Nazi Genocide: Recognizes the Nazi-led Holocaust that resulted in the death of 6 million Jews.

State of Israel

  • Establishment: Notes the establishment of modern Israel on May 14, 1948.
  • Ongoing Challenges: Addresses continued attacks and denials of Israel's right to exist by various terrorist organizations and governments.

Resolutions

  1. Israel's Existence: Reaffirms Israel's right to exist.
  2. Antisemitism: Identifies denial of Israel's existence as antisemitism.
  3. Rejection of Destruction Calls: Rejects any calls for Israel's destruction.
  4. Condemnation of Terrorism: Condemns the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel.