Resolution S. 2462, sponsored by Majority Leader Cynthia Stone Creem, passed in the Massachusetts Senate earlier this week with 33 co-sponsors and no opposition on the floor.
“The Resolution calls on the United States government to continue to stand with the People of Israel in their time of need, support the victims of the recent terrorist attack against the State of Israel and work towards the safe return of those who have been kidnapped.
“Whereas, on October 7, 2023, the terrorist group known as Hamas assaulted and attacked the state of Israel, committed barbaric acts of terror and brought immense suffering to the innocent civilians of Israel and the region; and
“Whereas, the Israeli people have an inalienable right to defend themselves against acts of terrorism; and
“Whereas, the commonwealth mourns the thousands of innocent victims who have lost their lives or been injured by the terrorist attack against Israel, including women, children and babies, and prays for the many innocent civilians that have been kidnapped and are being held hostage; and
“Whereas, the Commonwealth has continuously demonstrated an unwavering commitment to supporting innocent victims of violence and calls for a safe return of the Israelis, Americans and other nationals who have recently been kidnapped and are being held hostage; and
“Whereas, the Commonwealth must strongly condemn recent terrorist actions by Hamas in Israel while standing in solidarity with the Jewish community in Israel, the Commonwealth and around the world; and
“Whereas, the recent, sharp rise in anti-semitism, expressed openly and violently, reinforces the need for our collective, continued efforts to stand against hatred and bigotry in the Commonwealth and abroad;
“Now therefore be it resolved, that the Massachusetts Senate hereby calls on the United States government to continue to stand with the People of Israel in their time of need, support the victims of the recent terrorist attack against the state of Israel and work towards the safe return of those who have been kidnapped;
“And be it further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted forthwith by the clerk of the Senate to the Congress of the United States and the President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden, Jr.”