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Senate Affirms Israel's Right to Self-Defense and Condemns Election Interference.

This Senate resolution states the official position that Israel possesses the inherent right to defend itself and eliminate the terrorist threat posed by Hamas. The document does not change any domestic US laws, but serves as a declaration of foreign policy. Furthermore, the Senate considers any call for elections in Israel by a US official to be an act of electoral interference.
Key points
The US Senate affirms Israel's inherent right to self-defense and action against Hamas.
The resolution deems calls for Israeli elections by US officials as electoral interference.
This is a non-binding foreign policy declaration, not directly affecting US citizens' daily lives or finances.
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Print number: 118_SRES_617
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Process start date: 2024-03-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Israel has the inherent right to defend itself and take necessary steps to eradicate the terrorist threat posed by Hamas.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_617.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US Senate affirms Israel's inherent right to self-defense and action against Hamas.
  • The resolution deems calls for Israeli elections by US officials as electoral interference.
  • This is a non-binding foreign policy declaration, not directly affecting US citizens' daily lives or finances.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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