The Senate was busy this week closing out legislative items before leaving for the August recess.
Israel Resolution: On Tuesday, the Senate passed a resolution supporting Israel’s right to defend itself against the terrorist group Hamas. It also condemned the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution that called for an investigation into potential human rights violations by Israel.
This resolution was passed through by Unanimous Consent.
Iron Dome Funding: On Friday, the Senate approved an emergency measure to fund Israel’s Iron Dome defense system. The additional $225 million will assist Israel in defending itself and its people against the missile attacks launched by the terrorist group Hamas.
Israel’s objective since the start of this conflict has been to restore peace and security for the people of Israel. CWALAC is pleased that the United States Senate has helped get supportive legislation through during Israel’s time of need.
United State-Israel Strategic Partnership Act: CWALAC was disappointed that the Senate did not pass the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act before it left for its five-week summer recess. Now more than ever, the world needs to hear America’s support for Israel.
Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-California) and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) reintroduced this bill on July 28 with 80 cosponsors. The legislation, if passed, would declare that Israel is a “major strategic partner” of the United States.
Action: Please call your senators at 202-224-3121 and urge them to support this legislation. If your senator is already a cosponsor (click here to see), please thank them for their support.