S.Res. 526 · 113th Congress
A resolution supporting Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas, and for other purposes.
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ReidSponsor7 cosponsors · 3 D, 4 R
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- Senate Introduced Jul 29, 2014
- Senate Passed Jul 29, 2014
Condemns the United Nations (U.N.) Human Rights Council's July 23, 2014 resolution calling for: (1) an investigation of Israel while not mentioning Hamas's continued assault against Israel, and (2) an investigation into potential human rights violations by Israel in the current Gaza conflict without mentioning Hamas's assault against innocent civilians and…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 29, 2014
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Laments all loss of innocent civilian life.
Condemns the United Nations (U.N.) Human Rights Council's July 23, 2014 resolution calling for: (1) an investigation of Israel while not mentioning Hamas's continued assault against Israel, and (2) an investigation into potential human rights violations by Israel in the current Gaza conflict without mentioning Hamas's assault against innocent civilians and its use of civilian shields.
Supports Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas's rocket assault and destroy Hamas's tunnel system into Israel's territory.
Condemns Hamas's terrorist actions and use of civilians as human shields.
Supports U.S. mediation efforts for a durable cease fire agreement that ends Hamas's rocket assault and leads to Gaza's demilitarization.
Supports additional funding to replenish Israel's Iron Dome missiles and enhance Israel's defensive capabilities.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution supporting Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Jul 29, 2014): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5039; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S5066)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 29, 2014
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- Senate Introduced Jul 29, 2014
- Senate Passed Jul 29, 2014
No recorded floor vote found.