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Adopted2025-06-04

Vote Breakdown

Plain Language Summary

This house resolution expresses North Carolina's support for Israel and urges the U.S. Congress to take steps to criminalize antisemitic acts and violence against Jewish citizens and Israel supporters. The resolution cites a recent terrorist attack in Colorado and references previous legislative actions by North Carolina supporting Israel.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that the resolution appropriately condemns antisemitism and violence against Jewish people, particularly following increased hate crimes and attacks on pro-Israel demonstrators.
• •They contend that expressing solidarity with Israel and Jewish citizens reflects shared democratic values and a long-standing alliance, while supporting efforts to hold perpetrators of hate crimes accountable.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that the resolution conflates criticism of Israeli government policies with antisemitism, potentially chilling legitimate political speech and protest.
• •Some may also contend that a state legislature passing resolutions on foreign policy matters exceeds appropriate state authority and that the language could be perceived as taking sides in ongoing international conflicts rather than addressing antisemitic violence itself.