HCONRES 268: Honoring the international corps of volunteers, known as Machal, who served Israel in its War of Independence.

Congress: 105 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel

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Sponsor: Harman, Jane (D-CA)

Summary

Honors the international corps of volunteers, known as "Machal," who served Israel in its War of Independence.

Editorial Explainer

This resolution honors Machal, the international volunteer corps that fought for Israel during its 1948 War of Independence. It recognizes these foreign fighters' contributions to Israel's military efforts and establishment as a state.

Why it matters

This is a symbolic resolution with no binding effect, but it commits Congress to publicly celebrate a specific chapter of Israeli military history. The classification reflects the bill's exclusive focus on honoring Israeli statehood and military achievement without acknowledgment of the displacement or conflict surrounding 1948.

Cosponsors (9)