HRES 885
118th Congress
House
International Affairs
Condemning Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.
Introduced: November 21, 2023
Introduced by:
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Republican
· Pennsylvania
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Nov 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution condemns Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.
The resolution also calls for Hamas to immediately cease using human shields, for the swift release of all hostages taken by Hamas, and for Hamas' unconditional surrender.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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