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Montana committee hears sharply divided testimony on resolution affirming Israel's right to exist
Summary
Rep. Randy Gregg presented HJ9, a resolution affirming Israel's right to exist and condemning antisemitism; testimony split sharply — a proponent who described recent attacks in Gaza and multiple opponents who criticized Israel's conduct and warned the resolution conflates antisemitism with support for Israeli policy.
Representative Randy Gregg opened HJ9 by urging the committee to "support Israel's right to exist" and to condemn antisemitism and terrorist attacks. Gregg framed the resolution around historical memory and recent attacks, referencing visits to Yad Vashem and the October 7 attacks.
Proponent Jeff Laszloffy testified in support, describing his trips to Israel and asserting that groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah seek Israel's destruction. "Antisemitism has no place in the 21st century," he said, and urged passage.
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