5118S.03C 1 SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS NOS. 24 & 25 Whereas, on October 7, 2023, the terrorist organization Hamas launched an unprovoked attack on Israeli civilians; and Whereas, innocent men, women, and children have been captured and killed by Hamas terrorists, including American citizens; and Whereas, Israel declared war against Hamas on Sunday, October 8, 2023; and Whereas, Israel and the United States of America are close friends and allies thanks to the 75 -year partnership between our two countries, built on mutual interests and shared democratic values: Now Therefore Be It Resol ved that the members of the Missouri Senate, One Hundred Second General Assembly, Second Regular Session, the House of Representatives concurring therein, hereby urge the United States Congress to offer full and unequivocal support of Israel financiall y and otherwise for as long as it takes for Israel to bring justice in light of the unprovoked attacks on innocent Israeli civilians; and Be It Further Resolved that the Secretary of the Missouri Senate be instructed to prepare properly inscribed copies of this resolution for each member of the Missouri Congressional delegation.