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MI SR0076
Resolution
Status
10/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mark Huizenga
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AI Summary
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Condemns Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel beginning October 7, 2023, which killed hundreds of civilians including at least 11 Americans and resulted in kidnappings of women, children, and the elderly
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Affirms United States support for Israel's democratic values and its sovereign right to defend itself against terrorist threats, noting the U.S. was the first country to recognize Israeli statehood in 1948
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Notes Michigan's significant ties to Israeli and Jewish communities, with approximately 2,500 Israelis and an estimated 100,000 Jewish residents living in the state
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the U.S. Chargé d'affaires for Israel, the President, the President of the Senate, the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to support Israel, the long-standing partner of the United States of America, and to clearly condemn the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against the Israeli people starting on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
10/18/2023