US House Passes Resolution Backing Israel Amidst Hamas Attacks, Some Lawmakers Abstain

The House of Representatives approved a resolution backing Israel and condemning Hamas in a 412-10-6 vote, marking the first legislation to pass the lower chamber in over three weeks due to the Speaker stalemate. The resolution, the first under Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), expresses support for Israel's right to self-defense and calls on Hamas to cease violent attacks and release all hostages. The resolution comes after Hamas launched a deadly attack on Israel, resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 civilians and the kidnapping of more than 200 people.