Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Iranian-backed terrorists, including Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and associated forces, launched an unprovoked attack on Israel that resulted in the death, maiming, and abduction of hundreds of innocent Israeli civilians; Whereas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that We are at war in response to the attack and called on all citizens of Israel to unite in order to achieve our highest goal—victory in the war ; Whereas President Biden stated that the United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the Government and people of Israel and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that Our commitment to Israel’s right to defend itself remains unwavering ; Whereas Hamas, the Palestine Islamic Jihad, and associated forces are known proxies and dependent on the Islamic Republic of Iran—the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world—for weapons, intelligence, and financial assistance; and Whereas this unprecedented attack is a continuation of Iran’s military attacks on Israel using a network of terrorists and Iran-funded proxies: Now, therefore, be it