A resolution 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 Senate resolution unequivocally condemns Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023. These attacks resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people, wounded nearly 4,000, and involved horrific acts of violence, including sexual violence and the slaughter of entire families. The resolution highlights that Hamas and other terrorist organizations abducted more than 250 hostages of various nationalities, subjecting them to brutal conditions and psychological torture. The resolution specifically demands that Hamas immediately release all 58 remaining hostages and ensure their safety, emphasizing that the taking of hostages is a severe violation of international humanitarian law. It further calls on Hamas to provide access and medical care to all captives. The Senate applauds the Administration's efforts in securing the release of some hostages and urges continued action to free all those still held captive, while also expressing deep sympathy for the victims, the wounded, and their families.