Resolution passed by the House, expressing support for Israel in its defense against the war initiated by Hamas and other terrorist groups, while also condemning Hamas' unprovoked attacks on Israel and Iran's support for regional terror organizations.
A bipartisan coalition of 105 U.S. lawmakers is pressing the Biden administration to promptly take action against the use of cryptocurrencies by Hamas and its associates in the wake of the deadly attack in Israel earlier this month, according to article by Reuters. In a letter addressed to the U.S. Treasury Department and the White House, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Roger Marshall, and Representative Sean Casten, along with their colleagues, have conveyed their "serious apprehension" regarding the employment of digital assets by Hamas and its associated entity, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, as a means to finance their activities and circumvent U.S. sanctions.
The resolution received approval with a vote of 412-10, and an additional six members voted "present" out of a total of 435 congressional seats, according to article from the Times of Israel. A few lawmakers were absent, and there is currently one vacant seat awaiting a special election.The designation of Hamas as a terrorist organization is recognized by several countries, including the United States, Israel, the European Union, and others. Hamas is considered a terrorist organization due to its history of conducting acts of violence and terrorism against civilians and its stated goal of eliminating the state of Israel.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul addressed the House floor in favor of his resolution, H.Res 771, which asserts solidarity with Israel as it safeguards itself against the brutal war initiated by terrorists, according to Foreign Affairs Gov. “This declaration calling on the annihilation of the Jewish state must be confronted with zero equivocation. That is why I worked with my good friend, Ranking Member Meeks, to introduce this bipartisan resolution,” House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul quoted on the report. The resolution, which garnered significant support in the House, strongly condemns unprovoked, heinous attacks by Hamas against Israel and denounces Iran's endeavors to bolster terror groups in the region.
"I am proud to join my colleagues in sending a clear bipartisan message to Hamas and other terrorists that we stand with Israel and we will continue to support our ally and friend," said McCaul.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is still working on supporting Israel and ensuring its defense against terrorist attacks. The resolution passed by the House demonstrates the bipartisan support for Israel and condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas. The lawmakers are also urging the Biden administration to take action against the use of cryptocurrencies by Hamas and its associates to finance their activities.
The resolution received overwhelming approval in the House with a vote of 412-10, and an additional six members voted "present." The designation of Hamas as a terrorist organization is recognized by several countries, including the United States and Israel.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul emphasized the importance of standing with Israel and confronting the threats posed by terrorists. The resolution strongly condemns the attacks by Hamas and denounces Iran's support for terror groups in the region.
The bipartisan coalition of lawmakers is urging the U.S. Treasury Department and the White House to take action against the use of cryptocurrencies by Hamas and its associated entity, Palestinian Islamic Jihad. They express serious concerns about the use of digital assets to finance terrorist activities and evade U.S. sanctions.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee's efforts to support Israel and address the ongoing conflict with Hamas demonstrate the commitment of U.S. lawmakers to standing with their ally and friend in the region.
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