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This concurrent resolution affirms the sovereignty and historical rights of the State of Israel, emphasizing the Jewish people's long-standing connection to the land and the city of Jerusalem. The resolution argues that Israel's establishment is rooted in international law, specifically the San Remo Resolution of 1920, and asserts that the Jewish people's national rights have never been legally revoked. It supports Israel's right to sovereignty and self-defense, commends the Israeli government for protecting religious freedoms for Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and condemns attempts by organizations like UNESCO to delegitimize Israel's historical claims. The resolution calls on global governments and institutions to reject narratives that deny Jerusalem's Jewish origins or characterize Israel as an occupier, viewing such claims as antisemitic. Additionally, it highlights archaeological evidence supporting the Jewish people's millennia-old connection to the land and criticizes the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement as a discriminatory effort to harm Israel economically and politically. Ultimately, the Indiana General Assembly seeks to publicly affirm Israel's right to exist and protect its territories, with Jerusalem as its indivisible capital.