Condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.

This resolution strongly condemns Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023. These attacks targeted Israeli civilians, resulting in over 1,200 deaths and nearly 4,000 injuries, alongside horrific acts of violence and sexual assault. Hamas also abducted more than 250 hostages of various nationalities, including children and the elderly, into Gaza. The resolution highlights the brutal conditions endured by hostages, including physical abuse, psychological torment, and lack of medical care, with some still in dire need. It explicitly demands that Hamas immediately release all 58 remaining hostages and provide them with access and medical attention, recognizing that hostage-taking violates international humanitarian law. The resolution also applauds the Administration for securing the release of one American hostage and urges continued efforts to free all captives.