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.

This resolution says the Senate condemns Hamas for the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel and demands that Hamas release all remaining hostages and return them safely. It is a statement of the Senate’s position; it does not create new programs or funding. It signals support for the victims and pressure on Hamas to free hostages .

Key points:

• What it does: Formally condemns the attacks and calls for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas .
• What it doesn’t do: It doesn’t change U.S. law or set up new penalties by itself; it mainly expresses the Senate’s stance .