[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 12, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONDEMNING TERRORIST ACTS CONDUCTED BY HAMAS AGAINST ISRAEL

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Florida (Mr. Gimenez) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strongly condemn the 
terrorist acts conducted by Hamas against the State of Israel.
  These horrific scenes coming out of Jerusalem depict countless 
rockets being launched from Gaza with the intent to massacre innocent 
civilians. What we have seen of the Iron Dome's ability to intercept 
this high volume of rockets is truly remarkable. But unfortunately, 
some of these rockets are getting through, and that underscores 
Israel's security vulnerability. It reminds us why the United States 
must continue being an ally of Israel and why our commitment to 
Israel's sovereignty and independence is so crucial at a time of 
heightened regional hostility.
  Quite frankly, I am surprised there haven't been more Members of this 
institution to extend their support for Israel. That is why, this week, 
I am introducing a resolution to not only condemn Hamas for these acts 
of terrorism but for Congress to signal its unwavering support to our 
strategic partner Israel and to the Jewish people.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in this resolution.

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