[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 793 Engrossed in House (EH)]

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H. Res. 793

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     November 28, 2023.
Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a brutal terrorist attack from Gaza 
        into Israel and against the Israeli people;
Whereas, on October 16, 2023, the Israeli military confirmed that Hamas killed 
        more than 1,400 people in the attack;
Whereas, on October 15, 2023, the United States Department of State confirmed 
        that at least 30 Americans were killed in the attack;
Whereas, on October 16, 2023, the Israeli military confirmed that Hamas was 
        holding 199 hostages in Gaza who were abducted during the attack;
Whereas Common Article 3 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions states that the taking 
        of hostages is and shall remain prohibited at any time and in any place 
        whatsoever;
Whereas, on October 10, 2023, President Joe Biden confirmed that Americans are 
        known to be among the hostages;
Whereas it is reported that children and senior citizens are among the hostages; 
        and
Whereas Hamas has threatened to execute hostages and videotape the killings: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) condemns Hamas for its brutal attack on Israel;
            (2) condemns Hamas for the taking of hostages;
            (3) condemns Hamas for threats made against hostages;
            (4) demands that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return 
        them to safety;
            (5) recognizes that the taking of hostages is a violation of 
        international humanitarian law; and
            (6) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their 
        families for this travesty to justice and personal hardship.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.