House Resolution 34 is the bill “recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States’ strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.”
Here is a point-by-point rebuttal – via Daily Kos.
Kalash has details on the vote. In opposing the resolution, representative Ron Paul stated:
There are now an estimated 700 dead Palestinians, most of whom are civilians. Many innocent children are among the dead. While the shooting of rockets into Israel is inexcusable, the violent actions of some people in Gaza does not justify killing Palestinians on this scale. Such collective punishment is immoral. – Link
A Rassmusen poll found most Democrats oppose the Israeli offensive on Gaza.
