From the Liveblog of
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Senators introduce resolution supporting Israel
A bipartisan resolution in support of Israel’s right to self-defense is introduced in the US Senate by a group of four bipartisan senators.
Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) introduce the resolution expressing support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against “unprovoked attacks” from the Hamas terrorist organization.
The resolution reaffirms the United States’ support for Israel’s right to defend its citizens and ensure the survival of the State of Israel, condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel, calls on Hamas to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel, and calls on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the unity governing arrangement with Hamas and condemn the attacks on Israel.
— Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
