Places responsibility on Hamas: (1) for the conflict between Israel and Hamas; and (2) to stop using Gaza's territory as a launching pad for terrorist attack.
Recognizes that there are innocent Palestinian civilians who reject the terrorism of Hamas and who want nothing more than peace and stability.
Expresses strong support for the right of Israel to defend its borders, protect its people, and end the attacks by Hamas. Urges the United Nations and our European allies to support Israel in its self-defense against all terrorist organizations.