Bill > HRes413

This resolution strongly condemns Hamas for its terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023, during which the group invaded over 20 communities, killed more than 1,200 people, wounded nearly 4,000, and kidnapped over 250 hostages from multiple nationalities. The resolution details the brutal nature of the attacks, including Hamas' livestreaming of executions, sexual violence, and psychological torture of hostages, and emphasizes that these actions violate international humanitarian law, specifically the Geneva Conventions. The House of Representatives demands that Hamas immediately release all 58 remaining hostages (including four Americans), provide medical care to those in captivity, and cease using hostages as human shields. The resolution also applauds the U.S. Administration for securing the release of one hostage, Edan Alexander, and calls on the White House to continue efforts to free all remaining hostages. Furthermore, the resolution expresses deep sympathy for the victims, their families, and mourns those killed during the initial attacks and subsequent captivity, while strongly denouncing Hamas' actions as a severe violation of international norms and human rights.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/413/all-info