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H.Res. 793 (118th)

Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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17 October 2023

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

This resolution calls on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during its October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution (1) condemns Hamas for attacking Israel, taking hostages, and for threats made against hostages; (2) demands that Hamas immediately release hostages; (3) recognizes that hostage-taking is a violation of international humanitarian law; and (4) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families.  

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