Congressmen introduce resolution backing Israel in Gaza conflict

[Fozzledick]

WASHINGTON (JTA) – A resolution in support of Israel’s right to defend itself against rocket fire from Gaza was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives.

The resolution, which has more than 50 bipartisan sponsors, was introduced Wednesday by Reps. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) and Tom Cole (R-Okla.) in response to the attacks on Israel following the murder last month of three Israeli teenagers.

It supports Israel’s right to defend itself against what the resolution calls unprovoked rocket attacks from the terrorist group Hamas and condemns the attacks. The resolution also calls on Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip, to immediately stop firing rockets on Israel.

“Despite Israel’s repeated efforts to pursue peace, Hamas has continued its policy of terror and violence against the Israeli people,” the lawmaker Israel said.

“Israel is one of America’s most important and loyal friends,” Cole added. “As the world has watched the unrest and tension reach a new height over the last several days with rockets fired into Israel by Hamas, we remain supportive of Israel’s right to combat these terrorist acts.”

http://www.jta.org/2014/07/10/news-opinion/politics/congressmen-introduce-resolution-backing-israel-in-gaza-conflict

[Larkspur]

1. To paraphrase Gen. Sheriden, this is the "Only good Palestinian is a dead one" resolution

Gee, if only there were no Palestinians next to Israel, the Israelis could live in peace.

[geek tragedy]

2. Gee, what a shock. Congress admires Bibi Netanyahu more than any other

person on the planet. Democrats and Republicans in Congress only agree on one thing: Likud RAWKS!

[Fozzledick]

3. For once Congress reflects the will of the people.

If only they could be as sensible on domestic matters.

[geek tragedy]

4. Sensible people do not support Likud or admire Bibi.

Remember this is a liberal, Democratic site.

[Fozzledick]

5. So you're saying the Democratic representatives in the House are not sensible people?

Remember this is a liberal, Democratic site.

[geek tragedy]

6. When it comes to Israel/Palestine, no. Bibi=Dick Cheney.

Bibi openly sided with Romney in 2012 and tried to meddle in our elections to get Romney elected.

So, screw Bibi and all of his delusional admirers.

[Fozzledick]

13. I think you're being far too kind to Dick Cheney

but whatever

[geek tragedy]

15. Both are piece of shit neocons. So are their admirers.

Maybe there are some Bibi fans who aren't flat-out racists towards Arabs and who view Palestinians as less than human, but I have yet to meet one.

[shira]

7. Here's Gershon Baskin on twitter, & he's far from being a rightwinger....

Baskin was heavily involved in freeing Gilad Shalit.

He tried convincing Hamas (Meshaal) to stop. He blames Hamas and acknowledges Netanyahu tried to avoid escalation & had no choice....

http://www.israellycool.com/2014/07/09/hamas-mediator-claims-terror-group-rebuffed-his-efforts-to-negotiate-ceasefire/

[geek tragedy]

8. Hamas in general are homicidal, insane thugs.

That does not redeem Bibi.

[shira]

9. Just saying, if Gershon Baskin "gets it" then it's easy seeing....

....why American Dems see things the same way.

[Jefferson23]

10. Had no choice, ugh..what bullshit. n/t

[shira]

11. Yeah, you know better than most leftwing Israelis. n/t

[Jefferson23]

12. I know bullshit when I see it. n/t

[shira]

14. Maybe u should call for boycotts of Israel's Left since they're mostly bullshit to you. n/t