Proposed Michigan resolution urges federal support for Israeli statehood, targets Hamas threats

Michigan lawmakers have introduced a resolution urging the US government to support Israel's right to statehood and take measures to prevent Hamas from eliminating the Jewish state. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Gina Johnsen, traces historical context and labels threats to Israel's existence as antisemitism.

Lawmakers in the Michigan House of Representatives introduced a resolution urging the US government to back Israel's right to statehood and take measures to prevent Hamas from eliminating the Jewish state. House Resolution 372, introduced by Rep. Gina Johnsen and sponsored by Rep. Joseph Fox and Rep. Tim Kelly, traces the historical context of Jewish persecution and the Holocaust as the basis for re-establishing a Jewish homeland. The resolution labels threats to Israel's existence as antisemitism, stating that "The State of Israel has a right to exist, and denying this is a form of antisemitism." It also calls on the Michigan governor to conduct a comprehensive review of department policies to ensure they are free from antisemitism. The measure was referred to the House Committee on Government Operations for further review.