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S.Res. 505 · 118th Congress

A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas…

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A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel.

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This resolution condemns the use of gender-based violence against women and children in Israel during the terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Dec 14, 2023

This resolution condemns the use of gender-based violence against women and children in Israel during the terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The resolution also (1) calls on the international community to prioritize the elimination of gender-based violence in conflict settings, and (2) demands accountability for the perpetrators of rape as a weapon of war.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel.

Latest action (May 7, 2024): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Dec 14, 2023

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No recorded floor vote found.