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2023 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIO N 92
November 21, 2023 - Introduced by Senator L ARSON, cosponsored by
Representatives HONG, MADISON, CLANCY, JOERS, MYERS, MOORE OMOKUNDE,
SHELTON, STUBBS and WICHGERS. Referred to Committee on Senate
Organization.
Relating to: a call for an immediate de-escalation and cease-fire in Israel and in
Gaza and the West Bank.
Whereas, all human life is precious, and the targeting of civilians, no matter
their faith or ethnicity, is a violation of international humanitarian law; and
Whereas, between October 7 and October 23, 2023, armed violence has claimed
the lives of over 5,000 Palestinians and over 1,400 Israelis, including Americans, and
wounded thousands more; and
Whereas, this violence is an extension of a decades-long conflict stemming from
failed policies inflicted on both Israelis and Palestinians; and
Whereas, hundreds of thousands of lives are at imminent risk if a cease-fire is
not achieved and humanitarian aid is not delivered without delay; and
Whereas, this conflict is perpetuating a dangerous and costly lack of access to
basic housing needs, compounding this health and humanitarian crisis; and
Whereas, the federal government holds immense diplomatic power to save
Israeli and Palestinian lives; now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin
Legislature urges support for facilitating de-escalation and calling for a cease-fire
to urgently end the current violence in Israel and in Gaza and the West Bank; and,
be it further
Resolved, That the Wisconsin Legislature urges support for an immediate
release of all hostages and cessation of hostilities toward civilians by all parties in
this war; and, be it further
Resolved, That the Wisconsin Legislature urges support for promptly sending
and facilitating the entry of humanitarian assistance including food, water, and
medical supplies into Gaza; and, be it further
Resolved, That the Wisconsin Legislature urges the end of the long-time
occupation of Palestinian territories in order to ensure safety and
self-determination for Palestinians and Israelis alike.
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