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H Res 793 - Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel. - National Key Vote

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Title: Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a resolution that calls on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during its October 2023 attack on Israel. Specifically the resolution condemns Hamas for attacking Israel, taking hostages, and for threats made against hostages, demands that Hamas immediately release hostages, recognizes that hostage-taking is a violation of international humanitarian law, and expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families.

NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS

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Title: Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

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NOTE: RESOLUTIONS ARE USED PRIMARILY TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CHAMBER THAT THEY ARE INTRODUCED OR PASSED IN. THEY ONLY HAVE THE FORCE OF THE CHAMBER PASSING IT. THEY ARE NOT SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CAN NOT BECOME PUBLIC LAW.

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