{"id":2079338,"date":"2023-10-25T17:37:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T21:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-resolution-affirming-support-for-israel-in-first-vote-since-speaker-election\/"},"modified":"2023-10-25T17:39:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T21:39:51","slug":"house-passes-resolution-affirming-support-for-israel-in-first-vote-since-speaker-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-resolution-affirming-support-for-israel-in-first-vote-since-speaker-election\/","title":{"rendered":"House supports Israel in first vote since speaker election."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-passes-resolution-affirming-support-for-israel-in-first-vote-since-speaker-election%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2079338&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The House Passes Resolution Affirming Support for Israel \u200bAmidst Hamas Conflict<\/h2>\n<p>The House of \u200dRepresentatives\u2064 has taken a\u200b decisive\u2064 step\u200b in showing its unwavering support for Israel during the ongoing conflict with the Hamas militant group. In a historic vote, lawmakers \u200coverwhelmingly passed a bipartisan resolution, with\u200c a vote of 412-10, denouncing the violence and emphasizing the United States&#8217; commitment to \u200ddefending its\u2062 key ally.<\/p>\n<p>The resolution, consisting of\u2063 four pages, was introduced earlier this month\u2064 in response\u2063 to\u200d an attack launched by \u2062Hamas on Israel \u2062from Gaza. This act \u200cof \u2063aggression prompted\u2064 Israeli \u200dPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u200b to declare war on October 7th. Notably, six members voted present, including Representatives \u200dGreg Casar, \u2064Joaquin Castro, \u200cPramila Jayapal, Chuy Garcia, Ayanna Pressley, and Nydia Velazquez.<\/p>\n<h3>House Elects Mike Johnson as Speaker, Breaking Three-Week Impasse<\/h3>\n<p>Following three weeks of deadlock,\u200c the House finally elected Representative Mike Johnson\u200c as its new \u200bspeaker. This significant \u2063development marks the reopening of the lower\u200c chamber since the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy on October 3rd. Johnson secured the \u2064speaker&#8217;s gavel with a vote of 220-209, receiving unanimous support from all \u2063present Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2064the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-censures-adam-schiff-over-claims-of-2016-trump-russia-collusion\/\" title=\"Adam Schiff censured by House for alleging Trump-Russia collusion in 2016.\">resolution received overwhelming support<\/a>, there was one dissenting voice from \u200bwithin the Republican party. Representative Thomas Massie disagreed\u2064 with certain provisions of the bill, particularly those calling for sanctions\u2063 on \u2063a foreign country and making an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-resolution-affirming-support-for-israel-in-first-vote-since-speaker-election\/\" title=\"House supports Israel in first vote since speaker election.\">open-ended promise<\/a> of military support. Despite this, the resolution reaffirms the United\u2063 States&#8217; loyalty to\u2062 Israel, \u2062including security assistance, and\u2062 recognizes Israel&#8217;s \u200dright to self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to expressing solidarity with Israel, the resolution also calls \u2062on neighboring countries to condemn the Hamas attack\u200d and condemns Iran for its support of terrorist\u200d groups. \u2064It further pledges\u2062 to provide emergency resupply and other \u2064forms of support to Israel during this time of conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Ranking member Gregory Meeks, who introduced the legislation, emphasized President\u2062 Biden&#8217;s \u200ccommitment to Israel&#8217;s self-defense. Meeks stated, &#8220;The\u200d bipartisan resolution\u2063 will demonstrate this is one issue in \u200bwhich the House\u200d of\u200d Representatives is united, and I \u2064expect it to pass\u200b the House \u200dwith broad \u200dbipartisan support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This crucial vote comes shortly after the election of\u2062 Mike Johnson as speaker, signaling a \u2064new chapter for the House of Representatives.\u2064 With the passage of this resolution,\u2064 the House has made a resounding statement of support for \u200cIsrael and its ongoing battle against Hamas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064How does the resolution emphasize the importance of \u2062the \u200bUnited States&#8217; alliance\u200c with Israel and its commitment\u2062 to Israel&#8217;s security<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Azquez.<\/p>\n<p>The resolution begins by expressing deep \u2063concern\u2062 for the safety and well-being of\u2062 innocent civilians impacted by the conflict. It acknowledges the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-welcomes-israel-palestinian-authority-ceasefire\/\" title=\"White House welcomes Israel-Palestinian Authority ceasefire\">indiscriminate rocket attacks launched<\/a> by Hamas and recognizes Israel&#8217;s right to \u2062defend \u2064itself\u2064 against these threats. It \u2064also condemns the use of\u200c human shields and \u2063urges all parties involved to prioritize the \u200cprotection of civilian lives.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the importance of the longstanding alliance between the United \u200bStates and Israel. It \u200chighlights\u2062 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-holds-first-phone-call-with-ukraine-president\/\" title=\"Biden holds first phone call with Ukraine president\">shared democratic values<\/a>, strategic partnership, and common security\u200b interests that have\u200b solidified this \u200brelationship\u200c over the years. It reaffirms the United States&#8217; commitment to providing military aid and support to Israel, ensuring its ability to defend \u2062itself and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-says-fentanyl-immigration-crisis-mutual-responsibility-ahead-of-mexico-visit\/\" title=\"Blinken: Fentanyl and Immigration Crisis are Joint Responsibility before Mexico Trip.\">maintain regional stability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The resolution recognizes the significant steps taken \u2063by Israel to minimize civilian \u200ccasualties, such as \u200bissuing warnings before conducting airstrikes and\u2062 targeting only known terrorist \u200csites. It \u200dacknowledges the \u200cdifficulties faced by Israel\u200c in safeguarding its population while confronting an adversary that intentionally \u200boperates from \u2063densely populated areas, putting innocent lives at risk.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the resolution acknowledges the challenges faced by\u200c Palestinians and emphasizes the\u2062 need for \u200ba negotiated two-state \u200bsolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It urges\u2064 both parties to return to the negotiating table and engage in meaningful dialogue \u200bto achieve a lasting peace agreement that \u200dguarantees the security and self-determination of both\u2062 Israelis and \u2064Palestinians.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the\u200c resolution calls on the international community to\u200d condemn \u200cthe\u200d actions \u200dof Hamas and other terrorist \u2062organizations that threaten regional stability and undermine the prospects for peace.\u2064 It\u2064 urges\u200b nations to support \u2063Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself and take \u200cdecisive action against those who seek to harm innocent\u200d civilians.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 passing\u200d of this resolution sends a clear \u200cmessage of \u200csolidarity and \u200csupport from\u200b the House of Representatives to Israel. \u2064It demonstrates the bipartisan consensus and unwavering commitment of the \u200cUnited States to \u200cstanding with its key ally in\u200d the face of aggression and violence. It \u2064also serves as \u200ba\u2064 reminder that maintaining a\u200b strong and secure Israel is in \u200cthe best interest of the United States and the broader \u200bregion.<\/p>\n<p>As the conflict continues to escalate, it is essential for leaders on both sides to exercise restraint and prioritize the well-being of civilians. The resolution passed by the House is a\u2064 strong statement of support, but ultimately, lasting peace \u2062can only be achieved through diplomatic efforts and a willingness to engage in dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the House of Representatives has unequivocally\u2064 affirmed its support \u2062for Israel amidst \u2062the ongoing conflict with Hamas.\u200b This \u2062bipartisan resolution denounces\u200d the violence, \u200breaffirms\u200c the United \u200dStates&#8217; commitment to Israel&#8217;s security, and emphasizes the need for a negotiated two-state solution. It sends a powerful message to the international community that the United States stands firmly with its\u2064 key ally during these \u2063challenging times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The House, after removing its speaker, voted 412-10 to pass a resolution supporting Israel during the Hamas conflict. 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