SJR138 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Garlan Gudger Jimmy Holley Tim Melson Clay Scofield J.T. Waggoner
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Israel, expressing solidarity with in its defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip
Summary: Alabama expresses strong support for Israel and its right to defend itself against Hamas, and calls for a cease-fire and dismantling of terrorist infrastructure.
What This Bill Does
The resolution states Alabama’s solidarity with Israel and its security needs. It reaffirms that Hamas must end attacks, recognize Israel’s right to exist, renounce violence, and dismantle its terrorist network. It urges the Alabama Administration to actively pursue a durable cease-fire in Gaza to prevent Hamas from rebuilding its capabilities and to improve daily living conditions for Gaza residents. It condemns Hamas for using civilians as shields and attributes civilian casualties to Hamas.

Who It Affects
Israel – receives explicit support and reaffirmation of its right to self-defense
Hamas and Palestinian civilians in Gaza – are addressed by demands to end attacks and by the call for a cease-fire, with civilians framed as victims of Hamas’s tactics
Alabama state government and the Alabama Administration – encouraged to actively support a cease-fire and strengthen ties with Israel
Alabama residents

Key Provisions
Expresses vigorous support and unwavering commitment to Israel’s welfare, security, and survival as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders; recognizes Israel’s right to self-defense.
Reiterates that Hamas must end rocket and mortar attacks, recognize Israel’s right to exist, renounce violence, abide by prior agreements, and verifiably dismantle its terrorist infrastructure.
Encourages the Alabama Administration to work actively to support a durable and sustainable cease-fire in Gaza as soon as possible, to prevent Hamas from rebuilding its terrorist infrastructure and improve daily living conditions for Gaza residents.
Condemns Hamas for embedding fighters, leaders, and weapons in civilian places and using Palestinian civilians as human shields; places blame for civilian casualties on Hamas.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative