IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 793 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 28, 2023 RESOLUTION Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a brutal terrorist attack from Gaza into Israel and against the Israeli people; Whereas, on October 16, 2023, the Israeli military confirmed that Hamas killed more than 1,400 people in the attack; Whereas, on October 15, 2023, the United States Department of State confirmed that at least 30 Americans were killed in the attack; Whereas, on October 16, 2023, the Israeli military confirmed that Hamas was holding 199 hostages in Gaza who were abducted during the attack; Whereas Common Article 3 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions states that the taking of hostages is and shall remain prohibited at any time and in any place whatsoever; Whereas, on October 10, 2023, President Joe Biden confirmed that Americans are known to be among the hostages; Whereas it is reported that children and senior citizens are among the hostages; and Whereas Hamas has threatened to execute hostages and videotape the killings: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns Hamas for its brutal attack on Israel; (2) condemns Hamas for the taking of hostages; (3) condemns Hamas for threats made against hostages; (4) demands that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety; (5) recognizes that the taking of hostages is a violation of international humanitarian law; and (6) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families for this travesty to justice and personal hardship.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.