SJR29 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Affirming Israel as a Sovereign Nation
Summary: SJR29 is a state Senate resolution affirming Alabama’s ongoing support for Israel as a sovereign nation and condemning Hamas and its supporters.
What This Bill Does
It states that Alabama continues to support the United States in recognizing Israel as a sovereign nation. It condemns Hamas and its supporters for violent acts and expresses support for Israel’s right to defend itself. It reaffirms Alabama’s commitment to Israel, rejects claims that Jews are colonizers, and calls for protection against hate and bigotry.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents and state government, as the resolution signals official policy and aims to protect people from hate crimes and discrimination.
Israel and Jewish people, as the resolution reiterates support, recognizes their right to self-defense, and affirms their indigenous connection to the land.

Key Provisions
(a) Honors the memory of victims of the October 7, 2023 attack and commits to remembering the attack.
(b) Condemns Hamas and its supporters for violent, genocidal acts in the U.S., Alabama, and globally.
(c) Reaffirms support for Israel as a Jewish state, recognizes Jewish people as indigenous, and opposes efforts to isolate or delegitimate Israel.
(d) Stands with Israel to defend itself and protect the safety of Israeli people after the Hamas attack.
(e) Rejects claims that Jews are colonizers or occupiers, citing long history and archaeology to support Jewish connection to the land.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions