United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 1359 (111th)
Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who is held captive by Hamas, and for other purposes.
Introduced
13 May 2010
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Summary
Demands that Hamas: (1) immediately and unconditionally release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit; (2) allow access to the Israeli captives by competent medical personnel and representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross; and (3) provide Gilad Shalit the humane treatment all captives are entitled to as a fundamental human right, including communication with his family. Expresses: (1) commitment to the survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state within recognized and secure borders; (2) support in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the creation of a democratic, viable, and independent Palestinian state living in peace alongside Israel; (3) sympathy for Gilad Shalit's family; and (4) commitment to seek the release of Gilad Shalit and other missing Israeli soldiers. Recalls Israeli soldiers Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev, Zecharya Baumel, Zvi Feldman, Yehuda Katz, Ron Arad, Guy Hever, and Majdy Halabi. Condemns: (1) Hamas for the cross border attack and kidnapping of Gilad Shalit; and (2) Iran and Syria for their support for international terrorism.
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6 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 24 June 2010
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 24 June 2010
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 24 June 2010
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 13 May 2010
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 13 May 2010
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 13 May 2010
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1359
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hres/1359