Speaker Johnson’s First Move Is Backing Israel
Luca Cacciatore | Wednesday, 25 October 2023 READ
The resolution declares that the House “stands with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists” and “reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense.”
In addition, the measure condemns Hamas for its Oct. 7 terrorist attack that killed more than 1,400 Israelis, and it urges the group to cease further attacks, release hostages, and return the bodies of hostages who have been killed.