A resolution in support
of Israel’s right to defend itself against
rocket fire from Gaza was introduced into the
U.S. House of Representatives.
The
resolution, which has more than 50 bipartisan
sponsors, was introduced Wednesday by Reps.
Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) and Tom Cole (R-Okla.) in
response to the attacks on Israel following the
murder last month of three Israeli teenagers.
It
supports Israel’s right to defend itself against
what the resolution calls unprovoked rocket
attacks from the terrorist group Hamas and
condemns the attacks. The resolution also calls
on Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip, to
immediately stop firing rockets on Israel.
“Despite Israel’s repeated efforts to pursue
peace, Hamas has continued its policy of terror
and violence against the Israeli people,” the
lawmaker Israel said.
“Israel
is one of America’s most important and loyal
friends,” Cole added. “As the world has watched
the unrest and tension reach a new height over
the last several days with rockets fired into
Israel by Hamas, we remain supportive of
Israel’s right to combat these terrorist acts.”
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