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WHEREAS, since the founding of the State of Israel, the United States. has provided <br />Israel with over $158 Billion in military aid, making Israel the greatest recipient of military aid in <br />U.S. history; <br />WHEREAS, since the unprecedented attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, the United <br />States has so far continued to provide the State of Israel with at least $12.5 billion in military <br />aid in support of its defense; <br />WHEREAS, on August 13, 2024, the White House announced that the United States has <br />approved five potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases worth approximately $20.3 billion for <br />the State of Israel, including advanced medium range air-to-air missiles, F151A and F151 aircraft, <br />high mobility artillery rocket systems, medium tactical vehicles, high explosive mortar <br />cartridges, and tank cartridges; and <br />WHEREAS, on August 13, 2024, the White` House reaffirmed the United States' <br />"unwavering" commitment to Israel's security and stated the United States "will continue to do <br />what is necessary to ensure Israel can defend itself in the face of these threats;" and <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the unique and special relationship and deep <br />connection that the State of Florida in general, and South Florida in particular, has with the <br />State of Israel; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission supports the safety of Jews wherever they are and <br />supports the protection of the State of Israel; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission supports the State of Israel's right to exist and defend <br />itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas, and the continued attacks by the Islamic <br />Republic of Iran and its proxies; and calls the World to do the same; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission supports the United States' unwavering commitment to <br />Israel's security and urges the United States government to continue providing military support <br />and arms to the State of Israel for purposes of its defense against the continued attacks and <br />aggression by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies, including but not limited to, Hamas, <br />Hezbollah, and members of the Houthi Movement (Ansarallah) within the Republic of Yemen; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY <br />ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: <br />Section 1. Expressing Support for the State of Israel's Right to Exist and Self -Defense. The <br />City Commission hereby supports Israel's right to exist and defend itself and its people against <br />all aggression from the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies, including but not limited to, <br />Hamas, Hezbollah, and members of the Houthi Movement (Ansarallah) within the Republic of <br />Yemen. <br />Section 2. Supporting and Urging Continued Military Aid and Support. The City Commission <br />hereby supports the United States' unwavering commitment to Israel's security and urges the <br />United States government to continue providing military support and arms to the State of Israel <br />242 <br />@13CL@8C013EE63.does Right of Defense Page 2 of 3 <br />