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NJ AJR121
NJ AJR121Expresses support for end to hostilities between Israel and Palestine, and hopes for peace and respect between Israel and Palestine.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution expresses the Legislature's support for the end of hostilities between Israel and Palestine, and expresses hopes for peace and respect between the two countries. Since October 7, 2023, many innocent civilians have lost their lives and many more have been injured as a result of hostilities and other human tragedies in Israel and Palestine. This State, through many of its community members, has personal connections to non-combatant victims and residents in Israel and Palestine and thus sheds its tears for all the children and families harmed in this conflict. This Legislature recognizes the thousands of innocent lives lost, extends its deepest condolences, and hopes for a quick end to all hostilities and the complete restoration of peace in the region. The citizens of both Israel and Palestine deserve to live in peace and harmony forged by a sense of freedom, dignity, and country. This Legislature is committed to supporting a peaceful coexistence among the State's diverse communities and rejects any kind of hatred and bigotry. Many in this State, and specifically this Legislature, take a pledge to "stand up for the other" which means, "while interacting with members of my own faith, or ethnic, or gender community, or with others, if I hear hateful comments from anyone about members of any other community, I pledge to stand up for the other and speak up to challenge bigotry in any form." This Legislature seeks to convey to all communities this pledge and requests every member of the State to "stand up for the other."
AI Summary
This joint resolution expresses the New Jersey Legislature's strong stance against hate and discrimination in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine since October 7, 2023. The resolution acknowledges the significant loss of innocent civilian lives and the human tragedy in the region, extending condolences to all affected communities. It emphasizes the Legislature's commitment to promoting peace, respect, and coexistence among diverse communities, specifically supporting Jewish, Palestinian, Israeli, Arab, and Muslim residents. The resolution calls for an immediate end to hostilities and advocates for a peaceful resolution that allows citizens of both Israel and Palestine to live with freedom, dignity, and mutual respect. As part of this commitment, the Legislature adopts a "stand up for the other" pledge, which encourages individuals to challenge bigotry and hateful comments directed at any community. The resolution also directs copies of the document to be sent to the President of the United States and New Jersey's congressional representatives, signaling the state's formal position on the conflict and its desire for peaceful resolution.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 02/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR121 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/121_I1.HTM |
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