Recognizing November 30, 2024, as Yom Haplitim or Jewish Refugee Day.

HRES 1596 is a symbolic resolution recognizing November 30, 2024, as "Yom Haplitim" or Jewish Refugee Day. It commemorates the forced exile of approximately 900,000 Jewish people from Arab nations following World War II and the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, acknowledging their 2,500-year presence and contributions in countries like Iraq, Egypt, and Morocco. The resolution calls for educational efforts in the U.S., Middle East, and North Africa to teach this history and condemns antisemitism. It does not create new laws or directly affect any group but aims to honor Jewish refugees' experiences and support Jewish communities globally.