LINCOLN — Thirty-nine of Nebraska’s 49 state senators have signed an informal resolution affirming their support for the Israeli people and condemning Hamas terrorists one year after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
Thirty-nine senators signed a similar resolution a year ago. State Sen. Brad von Gillern of Elkhorn circulated both letters This year’s resolution urges members of Nebraska’s federal delegation to do all they can to support the Israeli people. It also calls on Nebraska law enforcement to protect Israeli Americans and supporters of Israel from all acts of crime, anti-semitism and unlawful discrimination.
“These Senators feel that it is important to speak out against the atrocities happening against the Israeli people and let Nebraskans know that their elected officials stand with those defending innocent life,” a statement from von Gillern’s office states. State Sen. Brad von Gillern of Elkhorn, left, listens to State Sen. Eliot Bostar of Lincoln. Aug. 8, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)
State Sen. John Fredrickson of Omaha signed the 2023 resolution but not the latest statement.
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Fredrickson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. He last tweeted about Israel, Palestine or Gaza on Oct. 10, 2023, when he said “the deadly, unprovoked attacks on Israel can only be described in one word: Horrific.”
He urged Nebraskans at the time to support organizations on the ground.
“To the many who are suffering, we are here for you. We see you. And we stand with you,” Fredrickson said on X, formerly Twitter, on Oct. 10, 2023.
Von Gillern told the Nebraska Examiner he was unable to reach Fredrickson before putting out the resolution.
“I have no reason to believe that his thoughts have changed, we were just simply unable to get a hold of him in time for his signature,” von Gillern said. “We’ll be happy to add his signature when we are able to get in touch with him.”
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State Sens. Megan Hunt of Omaha, John Fredrickson of Omaha and George Dungan of Lincoln, from left, meet on the floor of the Nebraska Legislature. Aug. 8, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)
State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha, who did not sign either resolution, has regularly criticized the Israeli government for “unforgivable crimes against humanity.” She has called for a permanent ceasefire, bringing home all hostages, an arms embargo to Israel and Palestinian freedom.
“It gets sicker every day,” Hunt tweeted Sept. 10. “I do not understand those who can witness what we are seeing and be silent.”
The resolution calls out the “terrorist infrastructure” of hiding among civilian population centers to use civilians and Palestinians “as human shields.”
The cosigners write they recognize Israel’s rights to act decisively and unilaterally in self-defense and “pursue without interference or condemnation” the elimination and permanent neutralization of Hamas.
“The undersigned hereby convey our most heartfelt condolences to all innocent victims as well as their families and communities,” the senators wrote.
State Sen. Fred Meyer of St. Paul, appointed to the Legislature in November, signed this year’s letter. Former State Sen. Tom Briese of Albion signed the letter in October before being appointed state treasurer.
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Gov. Jim Pillen has also spoken out for Israel, recognizing a “Day of Observance” on the anniversary of the attacks this week.
Other senators who signed both letters were: Ray Aguilar, Joni Albrecht, John Arch, Christy Armendariz, Beau Ballard, Carolyn Bosn, Eliot Bostar, Bruce Bostelman, Tom Brandt, Tom Brewer, Robert Clements, Danielle Conrad, Jen Day, Myron Dorn, Barry DeKay, Robert Dover, Steve Erdman, John Fredrickson, Steve Halloran, Ben Hansen, Brian Hardin, Rick Holdcroft, Jana Hughes, Teresa Ibach, Mike Jacobson, Kathleen Kauth, Lou Ann Linehan, Loren Lippincott, John Lowe, Mike McDonnell, Mike Moser, Dave Murman, Merv Riepe, Rita Sanders, Julie Slama, Tony Vargas, Lynne Walz and Anna Wishart.
Other senators who did not sign were: Carol Blood, John Cavanaugh, Machaela Cavanaugh, Wendy DeBoer, George Dungan, Terrell McKinney, Jane Raybould and Justin Wayne.
No. 3 seed Texas A&M stunned the college volleyball world Sunday in Lincoln, Neb. with a 3-2 victory (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 35-37, 15-13) over No. 1 overall seed and previously undefeated Nebraska in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
The win puts the Aggies (27-4) into the Final Four for the first time in program history. They will face No. 1 seed Pittsburgh in the national semifinals on Thursday.
Kyndal Stowers and Logan Lednicky led the way for Texas A&M with 25 and 24 kills, respectively. Their performances helped the Aggies to a slight attacking edge, with A&M having 75 kills to Nebraska’s 73. The Aggies thrived at the net though, out blocking the Cornhuskers 30-16. Middle Blocker Morgan Perkins led the way in that respect with eight block assists and one block solo.
Texas A&M survived a comeback attempt from Nebraska (33-1) after winning the first two sets. The Cornhuskers rallied to win the third set and then fought off three Aggie match points in a marathon fourth set to force a decider. In the end, Texas A&M overcame Nebraska’s best effort to win the final set and the match on the Huskers’ home court.
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The huge win comes after the Aggies needed a reverse sweep to beat No. 2 seed Louisville in the Sweet Sixteen.
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No. 22 Nebraska basketball upset No. 13 Illinois on the road, 83-80, on Saturday afternoon. Jamarques Lawrence had a game-winning three-pointer as time expired.
Nebraska improved to 11-0 on the season, the best start to a season in school history. The Huskers also won its 15th straight game, breaking the school record of 14 consecutive wins.
Pryce Sandfort had an incredible game, scoring a career-high 32 points. It was the former Iowa Hawkeye’s fifth 20-point game of the season and sixth of his career.
The victory improved Nebraska’s record in Big Ten play to 2-0. It’s the first 2-0 in conference play for the Huskers since 2016-17.
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Fans were overjoyed about the victory on social media, and we picked some of the best information and reactions.
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