HRES 409: Condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Iranian military proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, against the people of the State of Israel.

Congress: 118 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel

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Sponsor: Gimenez, Carlos A. (R-Florida)

Editorial Explainer

This non-binding resolution condemns Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad as Iranian military proxies and terrorist organizations. It recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, affirms U.S. support for Israel's security and self-determination, and calls for combatting antisemitism globally.

Why it matters

Non-binding resolutions signal chamber sentiment and can shape diplomatic messaging and appropriations debates. This resolution frames Palestinian armed groups exclusively as Iranian proxies rather than independent actors, and pairs security support language with a Jerusalem capital recognition — both positions that align with Israeli government policy and constrain space for Palestinian statehood discussions.

Cosponsors (18)