LINCOLN- Thirty-eight of Nebraska’s 49 lawmakers signed on in recent days to an informal resolution siding with Israel and condemning Hamas in the war between the two. The resolution affirms the signers’ “unwavering commitment to the welfare, security and survival of the State of Israel” and their “support for Israel’s right to pursue without interference or condemnation the elimination of Hamas.”

State Sen. Brad von Gillern of Omaha, who crafted and circulated the resolution, said he thought it was important for Nebraska lawmakers to speak out against “the atrocities happening against the Israeli people” and in defense of innocent life. “We are leaders in the state and people look to elected officials to lead on important matters," said von Gillern.

Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha said state lawmakers would do better to spend their energy on Nebraska issues and on pushing the state’s congressional delegation to take action to save lives in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Von Gillern said he doesn’t anticipate introducing any follow-up legislation addressing the war during the 2024 legislative session.

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