The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a resolution condemning the "drastic rise of anti-Semitism" in the United States and around the world, as part of a joint initiative by Republican Representatives David Kostoff and Max Miller.
The resolution clearly defines "anti-Zionism as anti-Semitism" in order to combat statements by elected officials and others who use anti-Israel and anti-Zionist rhetoric. The resolution also notes that antisemitism must be defined according to the accepted definition of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in order to understand various manifestations of antisemitism. "The slogan 'From the river to the sea' clearly calls for the destruction of the State of Israel and the Jewish people and has become widely used by anti-Israel groups in the United States and around the world," the proposal states.
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While the resolution is unlikely to require the United States to adopt or give it any legal validity to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism, there are voices in the American public establishment calling for adopting other definitions of antisemitism. The proposal could lead to opposition from progressive groups in Congress, such as the Squad (a group of Democratic lawmakers affiliated with the leftmost wing of the party), and would require a two-thirds majority to pass it, meaning broad support from both Democrats and Republicans.
The resolution also includes data on the rise in anti-Semitic manifestations in the United States since the Hamas terrorist attack, including reference to specific events that took place outside the White House, cemeteries and demonstrations, including Paul Kessler's attack on Los Angeles a month ago.
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The resolution also states that the House of Representatives "strongly condemns and condemns all instances of anti-Semitism," "emphasizes and reiterates strong support for the Jewish community," "calls on elected officials and world leaders to condemn and combat anti-Semitism" in their country, and "rejects all forms of terrorism, hatred, discrimination and harassment against Jews."
Kostoff's official website said he "urges my colleagues to support this important resolution that will show the world that U.S. support for Israel and the Jewish community is strong and unwavering."
Miller added that "elected leaders must have the courage to condemn and combat all forms of antisemitism locally and globally."
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