Condemning the slogan "Globalize the Intifada" as a call to violence against Israeli and Jewish people across the world and urging United States national, State, and local leaders to condemn it as such.
Summary
H. Res. 588 is a House resolution that condemns the slogan “Globalize the Intifada” as a call to violence against Israeli and Jewish people worldwide. The resolution frames the term “intifada” in the context of the First and Second Intifadas and recent post–October 7, 2023 protests, arguing that the slogan is widely understood as endorsing violence against Jews, Israelis, and institutions associated with Israel.
The resolution also cites a series of recent antisemitic attacks and incidents, including the arson attack at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, the shooting of Israeli Embassy staff in Washington, D.C., and the Boulder attack on a hostage-support gathering, to support its claim that rhetoric like this can contribute to real-world violence. It urges members of the House, as well as national, state, and local leaders, to condemn the slogan and calls on demonstrators and organizers committed to Middle East peace to reject it publicly.
Impact
This resolution does not amend federal or state statutes or create new legal penalties; it is a nonbinding expression of the House’s position. Its practical impact is political and rhetorical, seeking to influence public discourse, protest messaging, and the responses of government officials at all levels by encouraging explicit condemnation of the slogan and discouraging its use at demonstrations.
Sentiment
The bill text reflects strongly negative sentiment toward the slogan and toward efforts to characterize it as merely pro-Palestinian advocacy. The sponsors present the resolution as a response to antisemitism and violence, and the bill was introduced with a bipartisan list of cosponsors. No vote or committee debate is provided in the materials, but the overall framing is emphatically condemnatory and aligned with concerns about Jewish safety and antisemitic harassment.
Contention
The main point of contention is the meaning of the slogan itself. Supporters of the resolution argue it is a call for violence against Jews and Israelis, while the resolution acknowledges that some people have tried to portray it as support for Palestinian human rights. The dispute also extends to broader debates over anti-Zionism, antisemitism, and protest speech related to Israel and Gaza, with the resolution urging organizers and leaders to reject the slogan rather than treat it as protected political expression.
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