118th Congress · HOUSE RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Res. 885 — 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.

“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.”

International affairs

Introduced Nov 21, 2023

Last action Nov 21, 2023

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SummaryCRS 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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Nov 21, 2023

Introduced in House

Nov 21, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.