WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee member, joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in introducing a resolution condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas, an Iranian-backed and funded terrorist organization, and reaffirming the United States’ commitment to Israel and its right to take necessary steps to stop the murder of its citizens and foreign nationals residing in Israel. Senator Cramer previously issued the following statement regarding the escalating violence:
“Israel has every right to defend itself. Not only is it a strategic ally, it is a force for good in the world’s most volatile region. No other nation would be expected to endure the constant onslaught of attacks from enemies who believe it should not exist. The world needs to know the United States stands united with Israel and opposed to the evil actions carried out by Hamas and backed by the Iranian regime. I call on President Biden to deliver a strong public statement in support of our democratic ally and friend.”
Senators Cramer and Scott are joined on the resolution by Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Boozman (R-AR), Mike Braun (R-IN), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Hoeven (R-ND), John Kennedy (R-LA), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Todd Young (R-IN). The resolution is endorsed by the Republican Jewish Coalition and the Zionist Organization of America.
Click here to read the resolution.