HRES 813: Expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

Congress: 112 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel

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Sponsor: Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana (R-FL)

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses unwavering commitment to the security of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and supports its inherent right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism. Reiterates that Hamas must end Gaza-linked terrorist rocket and missile attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, and agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians. Urges the U.N. Security Council to condemn the recent spike in Gaza-linked terrorist missile attacks against Israel. Encourages the President to continue to work diplomatically with the international community to prevent Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorist organizations from retaining or rebuilding the capability to launch rockets and missiles against Israel.

Editorial Explainer

This resolution expresses Congress's support for Israel's security as a Jewish and democratic state and endorses its right to self-defense against terrorism. It calls on Hamas to end rocket attacks, recognize Israel's right to exist, and renounce violence, and urges the UN Security Council to condemn attacks on Israel. It also encourages the President to work internationally to prevent Hamas and other Gaza-based groups from acquiring or rebuilding rocket capabilities.

Why it matters

Non-binding resolutions like this signal congressional sentiment and can influence US diplomatic positioning at the UN and in bilateral talks. This one frames Israel's security as a paramount concern while characterizing Hamas actions as terrorism, which shapes how lawmakers approach aid, weapons transfers, and ceasefire negotiations.

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