By COLlive reporter
Florida Legislature’s has passed a unanimous passage of Senate Resolution 1396 and House Resolution 1447, commending Israel as “the greatest friend and ally of the United States in the Middle East.”
The resolutions passed this past month were sponsored by Senator Alan Hays and Representative Scott Plakon and and co-sponsored by their colleagues.
Among its many significant factual recitations the resolution explicitly states: “…the 650,000 Jews presently residing in the areas of Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem reside there legitimately.”
“The members of [Florida’s Legislature] support Israel in its legal, historical, moral and G-d given right of self-governance and self-defense upon the entirety of its own lands, recognizing that Israel is neither an attacking force nor an occupier of the lands of others, and that peace can be afforded the region only through a whole and united Israel governed under one law for all people.”
COLlive has learned that the people who lobbied vigorously for passage of the resolution were Joe Sabag, executive director of the Florida region of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) and Rabbi Schneur Oirechman, Director of Chabad of Tallahassee.
“This is a great accomplishment,” the well connected Shliach commented.
“The strong and honest language used in the resolution recognizes the rights of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel, and that Jerusalem and the so-called West Bank must remain united under Israeli sovereignty for the sake of peace and security,” said Sabag.
Senator Alan Hays said, “Israel and her citizens have endured years of hardship, yet they have achieved many important accomplishments that are significant in the daily lives of citizens across the globe.”
Representative Scott Plakon said, “The first vote I cast as a member of the Florida House of Representatives was in favor of a resolution expressing solidarity with Israel. Floridians feel that this is an important time to stand with Israel, and I am proud to sponsor this resolution on their behalf.”
totally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
which is a question not of due respect
US foreign policy and Floridian politicians have almost nothing in common. While it may feel good it has little bearing on the larger picture.
If the Israeli kenesset could agree on the settlements and come out with such a statement we would be making some progress
Wow! That is an incredible thing to come out of a US government legislature
It does quite a lot for Israel. Florida is a significant state of the USA. By the state of Florida recognizing Israel’s right to the entire land of Israel it gives Israel a significant boost in world opinion. It is an important statement.
Israel’s military strength must be simultaneously bolstered with moral, legal, biblical, historical and facts on the ground reality.
Commitment, conviction and sense of having a just cause are all just as important as having a strong military.
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what an immense honor to have the US system recognize that. Whatever it does, it is a public statement to the world and one of the Rebbe’s reps did it. YASHAR KOACH. Right before Purim he gave us all a chizuk. MOSHIACH NOW. All those who suffer….physically, emotionally, spiritually….we all have a spark of HaShem, we are all Am Kodosh, non Jews are special because they are created by HaShem. We all need to hear that this is a statment to the world. May Purim bring even more revelations of emes. No matter who we are, and what we have… Read more »
With all due respect, how does it help Israel or the Jews if the Florida State Legislature passes a resolution recognizing Israel’s right to Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem? And if tomorrow North Dakota passes the same resolution? Then all 50 states? Why does it matter?
Florida is starting to look like a cool place for those looking to run away from CH lower taxes,better Gun Laws, Very pro Israel political leaders. And of course good weather.