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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 24, 2014
Supports Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival.
Calls on the United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General to condemn Hamas's attacks on Israel, and urges the international community to condemn the rocket fire at Israel.
Recognizes that Israel must be allowed to take actions necessary to remove the present and future threats posed by Hamas's rockets and tunnels.
Calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel and to stop using Gaza residents as human shields.
Opposes efforts to impose a cease fire that does not allow Israel to protect its citizens from threats posed by Hamas rockets and tunnels.
People & committees
Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] · R–SC
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4908)
Introduced in Senate
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