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SRES-227Senate2025-06-18International Affairs

A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.

YourVoice.Now Summary

This resolution condemns Hamas in the Senate's strongest terms for its October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel, which killed more than 1,200 people, wounded nearly 4,000, and led to the capture of more than 250 hostages from over 20 nationalities. The Senate demands that Hamas provide medical care to all remaining hostages and immediately release the 58 still held captive, including 4 U.S. nationals — Itay Chen, Omer Neutra, Judi Weinstein, and Gad Haggai. The resolution applauds the Administration for securing the release of Edan Alexander in May 2025 and calls for continued diplomatic efforts to free all remaining captives. The Senate mourns those killed and expresses deep sympathy to hostages, wounded survivors, and their families.

Congressional Summary

This resolution condemns Hamas in the harshest terms for its attacks on Israel and demands that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages. The resolution also (1) expresses sympathy to the hostages, those wounded, and their families; and (2) mourns those killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and during captivity.

Legislative Subjects

Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsDetention of personsGaza StripInternational law and treatiesIsraelMiddle EastMilitias and paramilitary groupsTerrorism

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Reported to Senate
Action Date
2025-06-18
Date Added
2026-06-28
Source
Congress.gov →

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