(The Center Square ) – After the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas attacked Israel and the death toll climbed to 2,500, which includes at least 25 Americans, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has taken measures to protect Jewish residents in the state.
He did so as the founder of Hamas, Khaled Mashal, called for Muslims to engage in widespread violence on Friday, October 13.
Abbott issued an executive order prohibiting all state agencies from purchasing goods produced in or exported from the Gaza Strip and from any organization or state actor with ties to Hamas. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar also reminded businesses about Texas’ boycott Israel list. More from this section Is ‘Revenge Travel’ Still Contributing to Our Travel Economy? PimEyes: Dangerous implications of reverse image searches NY: Equality Now Hosts 2023 Make Equality Reality Gala - Arrivals - 48939870 Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, on the Sabbath and on a Jewish holiday, Shemini Atzeret. The attack included the firing of 5,000 rockets, kidnapping roughly 150 people, and initially killing 1,200 Israelis, as well as 25 Americans.
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