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Heated testimony at committee hearing on resolution affirming Israel’s right to exist and condemning antisemitism
Summary
House Joint Resolution 9 drew strongly divided testimony. Proponents urged condemnation of antisemitism and support for Israel; opponents said the resolution ignores humanitarian concerns in Gaza and conflates criticism of Israeli policy with antisemitism.
Representative Randy Gregg opened a hearing on House Joint Resolution 9, a resolution that would "support Israel's right to exist, condemn all forms of antisemitism, and condemn terrorist attacks on the people of Israel," citing trips to Yad Vashem and recent terrorist attacks in October 2023.
Proponents: Jeff Laszloffy, a frequent advocate for Israel, told the committee he "supports HJ9" and said chants such as "from the river to the sea" signal calls for the removal of Jews from the entire territory of Israel. He described attacks on October 7 and rocket fire at Israeli civilians and urged the committee to adopt…
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