Condemning the terrorist organization Hamas.

condemns the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the Jewish community by the terrorist organization known as Hamas;

recognizes that religious freedom is a universal human right;

encourages respect for the right of individuals to peacefully assemble and practice their religion freely without perpetrating violence on others;

acknowledges the right of Israel to defend and secure its nation;

acknowledges the effort that must be made by Palestinians and Israelis to reach a resolution that opposes the objectives of terrorist organizations and creates prosperity for all individuals in the region; and

reaffirms the commitment of the United States to oppose all forms of terrorism.