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.

Summary

Designates and documents Hamas as a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization and lists findings about the group’s charter, repeated violent attacks (including the October 7, 2023 massacre), sexual violence, hostage-taking, and ongoing rocket fire. The text also traces related attacks by Iranian-backed proxies (including Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Houthis, and militias in Iraq), cites Iranian missile/drone strikes and subsequent U.S. and allied military responses, summarizes hostage releases and remaining hostages, and notes a rise in antisemitic attacks worldwide and in the United States.

• Formally records findings that Hamas is a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization and that its charter calls for Israel’s destruction.
• Documents violent acts attributed to Hamas, including the October 7, 2023 massacre, mass hostage-taking, and ongoing rocket attacks.
• Notes allegations of sexual violence and use of civilians as human shields, and asserts obstruction of humanitarian access to hostages.
• Details related Iranian-backed proxy activity (Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Houthis, militias in Iraq) and cites Iranian missile/drone strikes.
• Describes U.S. and allied military responses to attacks, and references cease-fires and diplomatic efforts mediated by the United States.
• Summarizes hostage releases, recoveries, fatalities, and states that dozens of hostages remain captive, including U.S. citizens.
• Highlights a documented rise in antisemitic incidents internationally and in the U.S., citing specific violent attacks.
• Does not appropriate funds or create new federal programs; it serves as a formal record of findings and condemnation.