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

Declares findings about Hamas and related actors, labels Hamas as a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization in a congressional statement, and recounts violent events, hostage-taking, and related regional hostilities from October 7, 2023 through June 2025. The text also cites U.S. and allied military responses, negotiated hostage releases and cease-fires, allegations of sexual violence and misuse of civilian infrastructure, and a reported global rise in antisemitic incidents. This document is largely declarative background and does not create new legal rights, duties, funding, or changes to U.S. law; it serves as a formal statement of findings and observations for the legislative record.

• States congressional findings that label Hamas as a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization.
• Recounts violent incidents and hostage situations from October 7, 2023 through June 2025, including named hostages and outcomes.
• Alleges misuse of civilian infrastructure and sexual violence by Hamas in the recounted events.
• Describes related regional hostilities involving Iran, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Houthis, and other proxies.
• Notes U.S. and allied military responses, cease-fires, and negotiated hostage releases with referenced dates.
• Documents a reported worldwide surge in antisemitic incidents and gives specific examples.
• Is declarative/background material that does not change U.S. law, authorize funding, or impose mandates.