Sat, Oct 7th, 2023 - 8:00am
October 25, 2023 - 10:40am | By Ty Schonert
(Bismarck, ND) -- North Dakota lawmakers passed a resolution in support of Israel and their war against Hamas.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 4021, sponsored by Senator Bob Paulson (R-Minot), would officially declare the state's support for Israel's right to act "defensively and unilaterally in self-defense to protect its citizens, show support for Israel's right to pursue the elimination of Hamas until Hamas is permanently neutralized and public safety is assured."
The resolution would also look to enforce North Dakota laws to protect Israeli Americans, Jewish Americans, and "all supporters of Israel" from unlawful discrimination.
“After the tragedies of October 7, 2023, where thousands of Israeli men, women, and children were raped, mutilated, kidnapped, and killed, and the ongoing unrest and antisemitism we are seeing around the world and across our country, it is imperative now that we show our unwavering support for our freedom and peace-loving ally, Israel,” said Senator Paulson in a statement.
The SCR also calls for all American states to condemn Hamas.
