A bipartisan resolution endorsing support for Israel is passed by the US Senate

The Senate passed a resolution denouncing Hamas's attacks on civilians and reaffirming support for Israel and its right to self-defense.

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, a Republican, was the only senator to not sign on to the resolution but still vote in favor of it after it was proposed by 99 out of 100 senators.

Three senators were not present at the 97-0 final vote tally.

Ahead of President Joe Biden's scheduled remarks on Thursday night calling for Congress to pass a supplemental package including aid for Israel, the resolution also "condemns Iran's support for global terrorism, including its support for terrorist groups such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad" and states that the US "stands ready to assist Israel with emergency resupply or other security, diplomatic, and intelligence support needs."