Condemning the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers by Hamas and Hezbollah, affirming the right of Israel to conduct operations to secure the kidnapped soldiers, urging all parties to protect innocent life and civilian infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Summary

Condemns Hamas and Hezbollah for engaging in the terrorist act of taking hostages. Affirms Israel's right to conduct operations, both inside and outside its own borders and in the territory of countries supporting the hostage takers, in pursuit of the hostages' release. Notes that all governments that have provided continued support to Hamas or Hezbollah share responsibility for the hostage taking and urges these countries to use all efforts to secure the hostages' unconditional release. Urges all parties to protect innocent life and civilian infrastructure. Declares continued commitment to aiding Israel and the administration of President George W. Bush in battling terrorism and securing the unconditional release of hostages. Expresses condolences to all innocent victims of recent violence in Israel, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories and their families, including those of the three Israeli hostages.

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Timeline

1. 19 July 2006

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2. 19 July 2006

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   Introduced in House

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3. 19 July 2006

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   Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] · R · Cosponsor
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