NJ SR115

Commemorates the one-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, which killed 1,200 people and wounded 3,400, marking the deadliest single day for Jews since the Holocaust

Highlights that 251 hostages were taken, with 101 believed to still be in captivity and only 64 thought to be alive; notes that New Jersey resident Edan Alexander from Tenafly remains held captive

Condemns all acts of terrorism and stands in solidarity with both the people of Israel and Palestinian civilians suffering from the ongoing conflict

Acknowledges the displacement and suffering of Palestinian civilians, including limited access to food, clean water, and medical care following Israeli military operations targeting Hamas

Calls for the release of all hostages and supports efforts toward a peaceful resolution, with copies to be sent to Israel's Ambassador, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, and New Jersey's congressional delegation