A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international humanitarian law.
Latest action · Jul 24, 2014 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4911)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.
- IntroducedJul 24, 2014
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Condemns the illegal tactic by Hamas and other terrorist organizations of using innocent civilians as human shields.
Calls on the international community to recognize the grave breaches of international law committed by Hamas in using human shields.
Places responsibility for launching the rocket attacks on Hamas and other terrorist organizations, such as Islamic Jihad, in Gaza.
Supports Israel's sovereign right to defend its territory and stop the rocket attacks on its citizens.
Expresses condolences to the families of the innocent victims on both sides of the conflict.
Supports Palestinian civilians who reject Hamas and all forms of terrorism, desiring to live in peace with their Israeli neighbors.
Calls on Mahmoud Abbas to condemn the use of innocent civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 24, 2014.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Original | Jul 24, 2014 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 24, 2014Introduced in Senate
- Jul 24, 2014Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4911)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCONRES 107 | A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations. | Related bill | Dec 10, 2014 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 24, 2014Introduced in Senate
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