A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.

Bill Number

SRES 498

Introduced

Jul 10, 2014

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4626)

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Topics

Arab-Israeli relations Conflicts and wars Gaza Strip International Affairs Israel Middle East Palestinians Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Reaffirms the support of the Senate for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival.

Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

Calls on Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the unity governing arrangement with Hamas and condemn the attacks on Israel.

Actions

Jul 17, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4626)
Jul 17, 2014

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4626)
Jul 16, 2014

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.
Jul 16, 2014

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jul 16, 2014

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 10, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4417)
Jul 10, 2014

Introduced in Senate

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