A house RESOLUTION

 

to show its unwavering support for israel's defense of its territory and citizens and to condemn the actions taken by hamas against israel.

 

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas, an entity designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, launched a vicious and unprovoked attack against Israel, which resulted in the murder of over 1,200 innocent lives, including approximately 250 individuals kidnapped and held hostage. Countless lives forever changed as a result of this heinous attack; and

 

Whereas, since October 7, Israel has worked ceaselessly to defend its citizens, return hostages to their families, and secure and protect its sovereign territory; and

 

Whereas, Israel and the United States have a strong history of support for one another, beginning in 1948 when the United States was the first country to recognize Israeli statehood, including continued military and security ties with joint training exercises and close collaboration on security threats, and economic partnerships, including annual bilateral trade of nearly $50 billion in goods and services; and

 

Whereas, South Carolina also has a strong history of alliance with Israel and the Jewish community within South Carolina, beginning in the 1700s, and South Carolina now stands in solidarity with Israel as it fights against those who initiated merciless attacks against this sovereign nation and its citizens. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, show their unwavering support for Israel's defense of its territory and citizens and condemns the actions taken by Hamas against Israel.

 

 

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