Condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans.

Legislation Details

Condemns the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, and the ongoing atrocities committed by the organization.
Calls for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and release all hostages, including Americans.
Recognizes Hamas as a designated foreign terrorist organization with a charter aimed at the destruction of Israel and the mass murder of Jews.
Details the violent actions of Hamas, including bombings, shootings, rocket attacks, and kidnappings against Israel.
Notes the violation of a cease-fire by Hamas, resulting in the brutal murder of over 1,200 individuals and the taking of 251 hostages.
Acknowledges the release of 105 hostages in a negotiated deal in November 2023.
Reports that Hamas has killed more than 40 Americans and continues to hold 7 American hostages.
Highlights the refusal of Hamas to allow humanitarian organizations to provide care to hostages.
Mentions the use of sexual violence by Hamas against hostages, including gang rape and sexual mutilation.
Affirms Israel’s right to defend itself against terrorist organizations and Iranian-backed proxies.
Notes the ongoing rocket attacks from Iranian proxy groups and Hezbollah against Israel.
States that there has been a global surge in antisemitism following the October 7 attacks, affecting Jewish communities worldwide.
Reaffirms the commitment to ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Palestinian noncombatants.
Urges international organizations and nations to denounce the attacks and call for the release of hostages.
Commits to combating antisemitism in all its forms, including on college campuses.

Condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans.

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