Bill Text: NJ SR44 | 2024-2025 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Supports Israel as it defends itself against the terrorist attacks by Hamas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee [SR44 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2024-SR44-Introduced.html
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
221st LEGISLATURE
PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2024 SESSION
Sponsored by:
Senator JOHN F. MCKEON
District 27 (Essex and Passaic)
SYNOPSIS
Supports Israel as it defends itself against the terrorist attacks by Hamas.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.
A Senate Resolution supporting Israel as it defends itself against the terrorist attacks by the Hamas.
Whereas, On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a massive, unprovoked war on Israel by air, land, and sea, including firing thousands of rockets; and
Whereas, This heinous assault took place just after the 50th anniversary of the start of the multi-front 1973 Yom Kippur War against Israel; and
Whereas, Hamas terrorists crossed the land border and began killing Israelis, abducting persons as hostages, slaughtering ordinary civilians and entire families, including babies and elderly people, setting houses on fire, and raping women; and
Whereas, Since October 7, 2023, Hamas launched over 4,500 rockets into southern and central Israel, at least 1,400 people have been confirmed dead in Israel, of whom 30 were American citizens, and another 3,400 have been injured; and
Whereas, Hamas is a Foreign Terrorist Organization, designated as such by the United States and the European Union, for its history of suicide bombings and rocket attacks against Jewish people and the State of Israel; and
Whereas, Israel is a non-NATO ally and strategic partner of the United States, and the United States has declared its commitment to Israel, reaffirming our 75-year partnership with Israel and the Jewish people in the advancement of our shared democratic values and cultural ties; and
Whereas, The Israeli people and its government have shown unwavering bravery in response to the unprovoked act of terrorism by Hamas; and
Whereas, The State of New Jersey is proud of its strong relationship with Israel and its citizens, and reaffirms its commitment to Israel in the face of these terrorist attacks; and
Whereas, New Jersey condemns the terrorist acts of Hamas against Israel and supports Israel as it defends itself; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of New Jersey:
1. This House strongly condemns Hamas for its terroristic attacks against Israel and the atrocities perpetrated against innocent people.
2. This House stands with Israel as it defends itself against Hamas, and supports Israel as it defends itself.
3. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Prime Minister of Israel, Israel's Ambassador to the United States, the United States Ambassador to Israel, and each member of Congress elected from this State.
STATEMENT
This House strongly condemns Hamas for its terroristic attacks against Israel and the atrocities perpetrated against innocent people.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a massive, unprovoked war on Israel by air, land, and sea. Hamas terrorists crossed the land border and began killing Israelis, abducting people as hostages, slaughtering ordinary civilians and entire families, including babies and elderly people, setting houses on fire, and raping women.
Since October 7, 2023, Hamas has launched over 4,500 rockets into southern and central Israel, at least 1,400 people have been confirmed dead in Israel, of whom 30 were American citizens, and another 3,400 have been injured.
Hamas is a Foreign Terrorist Organization, designated as such by the United States and the European Union, for its history of suicide bombings and rocket attacks against Jewish people and the State of Israel.
Israel is a non-NATO ally and strategic partner of the United States, and the United States has declared its commitment to Israel, reaffirming our 75-year partnership with Israel and the Jewish people in the advancement of our shared democratic values and cultural ties.
The Israeli people and its government have shown unwavering bravery in response to the unprovoked act of terrorism by Hamas. The State of New Jersey is proud of its strong relationship with Israel and its citizens, and reaffirms its commitment to Israel in the face of these terrorist attacks. New Jersey condemns the terrorist acts of Hamas against Israel and supports Israel as it defends itself.
