WH GOP Resolution Supporting Israel

Written By Ari Schaffer

WHEREAS: The nation of Israel has been the strongest ally of the United States in the Middle East since its establishment in 1948,

WHEREAS: The nation of Israel is unique among countries in the Middle East in joining the town of West Hartford, the state of Connecticut, and people of the United States in valuing liberty, personal autonomy, and respect for the rights of its citizens,

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WHEREAS: A strong and consistent national defense, as well as victory over, and not accommodation with, tyranny in any form, is indispensable to our nation’s success,

WHEREAS: A country that cannot distinguish between those who commit terror attacks and those who act in self-defense in response to terror attacks is not likely to survive, let alone thrive,

WHEREAS: The United States is intimately familiar with the threat and realities of terrorism,

WHEREAS: The nation of Israel has faced existential threats to its existence since it was established on May 14, 1948,

WHEREAS: Hamas made an unprovoked criminal attack into the nation of Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to the deaths and kidnappings of Israeli and American citizens,

WHEREAS: As a result of its unprovoked October 7 terror attack, Hamas bears responsibility both for the deaths and atrocities of the terror attack, and those caught in the crossfire of Israel’s response,

WHEREAS: Hamas has made it clear that they have no interest in a “two-state solution” and instead has insisted that the October 7 terror attack will be followed up by further terror attacks,

WHEREAS: Hamas is recognized by the United States, the European Union, and several other countries, as a terrorist organization,

WHEREAS: President Joseph R. Biden is already willing to provide unconditional diplomatic, financial, and military support for other nations suffering from invasive attacks, namely Ukraine,

THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the West Hartford Republican Town Committee calls on President Joseph Biden to do the following:

  • Call for the unconditional surrender of Hamas and the unconditional release of hostages taken on October 7,

  • Provide Israel with the same strong support as America’s other steadfast allies,

  • Call for the end of the daily missile launches into Israel that have continued for years and have continued through each ceasefire during the current conflict,

  • Allow post-Gaza War decisions to be determined by Israel without external interference,

  • Support current HR 6679 barring any individuals from the United States who were involved in the October 7 terror attack or are members of Hamas,

  • Condemn the phrase “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free” as a call for the destruction of Israel and the ethnic cleansing of the Israelis who currently live there, and

  • Condemn the continued and pervasive violence and intimidation against Jewish students on campuses across the country.

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