Bill > SRes227

This resolution strongly condemns Hamas for its terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, during which the group invaded over 20 communities, killed more than 1,200 people, wounded nearly 4,000, and took more than 250 hostages from multiple nationalities. The resolution details the brutal nature of the attacks, including sexual violence, psychological torture, and the execution of civilians, and highlights that 58 hostages remain in captivity, including 4 U.S. nationals. It demands that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages, provide them with medical care, and cease using them as human shields, noting that such actions violate international humanitarian law, specifically the Geneva Conventions. The resolution calls on the U.S. Administration to continue efforts to secure the hostages' release, expresses sympathy for the victims and their families, and mourns those killed during the initial attacks and subsequent captivity. By condemning Hamas in the "harshest terms," the resolution seeks to draw international attention to the group's actions and advocate for the immediate and safe return of all hostages.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/227/all-info