Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched an unprovoked war with Israel, crossing land, air, and sea; Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Hamas has slaughtered over 1,200 people and injured more than 3,000 others, including 18 reported American casualties and unarmed Israeli civilians; Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Hamas has abducted unarmed, helpless, civilian hostages, including women, children, the elderly, and American citizens; Whereas Israel is the only inclusive democracy in the Middle East, and both a true friend and key strategic ally to the United States, a partnership built on a bedrock of shared values, shared interests, and an unwavering commitment to democracy; Whereas consistent with the longstanding relationship between the United States and Israel, the United States holds an unshakeable commitment to Israel’s security, and has continuously reiterated its steadfast commitment to preserve and strengthen Israel’s capability to deter its enemies and to defend itself against any threat; Whereas, as a strategic partner to Israel, the United States must be fully prepared to provide key diplomatic, intelligence, and security support during the ongoing war effort, in addition to safeguarding the lives of the large numbers of American citizens currently trapped in the region while working to rescue any Americans currently being held hostage by Hamas; Whereas, over the past 8 months, Senator Tommy Tuberville has blocked hundreds of military promotions; Whereas the list of delayed promotions includes two members of the Joint Staff, including Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the nominated Chief of Naval Operations, and General David Allvin, the nominated Chief of Staff of the Air Force, each of whom should have the ability to solely focus on leading their respective branch efforts to provide direct security, humanitarian, and intelligence support for Israel