As evidence of Israeli war crimes mounted and amid signs that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are launching a new and even bloodier phase of the two-week war against the embattled people of Gaza, the Democratic leadership of the US Senate Thursday led the passage of a bipartisan resolution endorsing Israel's actions. The resolution passed by an unanimous voice vote. The resolution begins by "recognizing the right of Israel to defend itself against attacks from Gaza and reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel in its battle with Hamas." The preamble of the document contains 12 paragraphs vilifying Hamas as a "terrorist" organization and blaming it entirely for the ongoing war in Gaza. It includes one brief mention of the "humanitarian situation in Gaza," but quickly adds that Israel has "facilitated humanitarian aid." It goes on to declare "vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders" and to recognize Israel's "right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism."
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