Hadassah Statement on New Anti-Israel Resolution Before Congress

NEW YORK, NY — Carol Ann Schwartz, National President of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, made the following statement in response to the introduction of H.Res.876, “Recognizing the Genocide of the Palestinian People in Gaza,” by Representative Rashida Tlaib on November 14:

“Hadassah is concerned by Representative Rashida Tlaib’s newly-introduced resolution, which perpetuates dangerous lies about Israel, citing reports from the biased UN Commission of Inquiry, whose leaders have repeatedly trafficked in antisemitic statements and falsehoods.

“This irresponsible and dangerous resolution seeks to blame and delegitimize Israel without once mentioning that the Jewish state was forced to defend itself from Hamas after the brutal attack of October 7, 2023, when terrorists murdered Israeli civilians, weaponized sexual violence, and kidnapped 250 hostages many of whom were sexually abused, tortured and killed. The resolution fails to mention that Hamas terrorists repeatedly used Gazan civilians as human shields, stole aid meant for civilians and hid weapons and even terrorists in civilian buildings, including schools and hospitals.

“We call on members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to oppose this grossly misleading resolution and continue to speak out against this blatantly biased and false narrative at a time when the Jewish community faces a continuing escalation in antisemitism and violence.”

About Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America:

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is the largest Jewish women’s organization in the United States. With nearly 300,000 members, donors and supporters, Hadassah brings women together to effect change on such critical issues as ensuring Israel’s security, combating antisemitism and promoting women’s health care. Through its Jerusalem-based hospital system, the Hadassah Medical Organization, Hadassah helps support exemplary care for more than 1 million people every year as well as world-renowned medical research. Hadassah’s hospitals serve without regard to race, religion or nationality and in 2005 earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for building bridges to peace through medicine. Hadassah also supports two youth villages that set at-risk youth in Israel on the path to a successful future. Visit www.hadassah.org or follow Hadassah on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads and X.