WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives adopted H. Res. 1143, a resolution led by Congressmen Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) and Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07), condemning Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. 

On April 13^th, 2024, Iran launched a direct attack on Israel that included over 350 missiles and drones launched directly from Iran and its proxies towards Israel. This marks the first attack on Israeli territory launched directly from Iranian territory. 

The resolution also reaffirms the House of Representatives’ support for Israel’s right to self-defense, supports Israel’s right to respond to this aggression through means it deems necessary, and calls on all countries to condemn Iran’s attack. 

“What the world witnessed this weekend was a Declaration of War by the Iranian regime against an American ally,” said Congressman Moskowitz. “Seeing missiles being intercepted right above the Temple Mount emphasizes Iran’s disregard for Muslim, Jewish, and Christian holy sites and innocent civilian life. America must make it clear through this resolution that this escalatory and disproportional attack is intolerable and that we stand with Israel against state sponsors of terrorism like Iran.” 

“Over the weekend, the world watched in horror as Iran launched over 350 drones and missiles to Israel,” said Congressman Kean. “These aggressive actions only escalate tensions and endanger innocent lives. I strongly condemn Iran’s unprecedented attacks on Israel, our greatest ally in the Middle East, and the House of Representatives stands ready to assist Israel with emergency resupply and other security, diplomatic and intelligence support. I thank Congressman Moskowitz for joining me in introducing this bipartisan resolution.” 

Text of the Resolution can be found HERE.  

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