Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.

Bill: 113-hres-657
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2014-07-08
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations

Conflicts and wars

Gaza Strip

Israel

Middle East

Palestinians

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Latest action: action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summaries:
action_date: 2014-07-08
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for Israel's right to defend itself and its citizens.</p> <p> Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.</p>

action_date: 2014-07-11
action_desc: Passed House without amendment
text: <p>Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival.</p> <p> Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.</p>

tv_txt: IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 657 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2014 Mr. Israel (for himself and Mr. Cole ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.

Whereas Hamas is a United States-designated terrorist organization whose charter calls for the destruction of the State of Israel; Whereas Hamas continues to reject the Quartet’s core principles—recognize Israel’s right to exist, renounce violence, and accept previous Israeli-Palestinian agreements; Whereas Hamas has killed hundreds of Israelis and dozens of Americans in rocket attacks and suicide bombings; Whereas since Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, Hamas and other terrorist groups have fired thousands of rockets at Israel; Whereas since June 2014, Hamas has fired nearly 300 rockets at Israel; Whereas Hamas’s weapons arsenal includes approximately 12,000 rockets that vary in range; Whereas innocent Israeli civilians are indiscriminately targeted by Hamas rocket attacks; and Whereas 5 million Israelis are currently living under the threat of rocket attacks from Gaza: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its support for Israel’s right to defend its citizens and ensure the survival of the State of Israel; (2) condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel; and (3) calls on Hamas to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

tv_txt: IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 657 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 11, 2014 RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.

Whereas Hamas is a United States-designated terrorist organization whose charter calls for the destruction of the State of Israel; Whereas Hamas continues to reject the Quartet’s core principles—recognize Israel’s right to exist, renounce violence, and accept previous Israeli-Palestinian agreements; Whereas Hamas has killed hundreds of Israelis and dozens of Americans in rocket attacks and suicide bombings; Whereas since Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, Hamas and other terrorist groups have fired thousands of rockets at Israel; Whereas since June 2014, Hamas has fired nearly 300 rockets at Israel; Whereas Hamas’s weapons arsenal includes approximately 12,000 rockets that vary in range; Whereas Iran has long provided material support to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, including assistance that has enabled these terrorist organizations to produce longer-range rockets capable of striking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem; Whereas innocent Israeli civilians are indiscriminately targeted by Hamas rocket attacks; Whereas the United States and Israel have cooperated on missile defense projects, including Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and the Arrow Anti-Missile System, projects designed to thwart a diverse range of threats, including short-range missiles and rockets fired by non-state actors, such as Hamas; Whereas the United States has provided $235,000,000 in fiscal year 2014 for Iron Dome research, development, and production; Whereas, during the most recent rocket attacks from Gaza, Iron Dome has successfully intercepted dozens of rockets that were launched against Israeli population centers; and Whereas 5 million Israelis are currently living under the threat of rocket attacks from Gaza: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its support for Israel’s right to defend its citizens and ensure the survival of the State of Israel; (2) condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel; and (3) calls on Hamas to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.