House Unveils Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Hamas One Year After Oct. 7 Massacre

House lawmakers unveiled a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre, when the terrorist group killed 1,200 and took 250 hostages in Israel.

The lawmakers called on Hamas to “immediately and unconditionally surrender” the remaining hostages and reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself from terrorist threats, according to the resolution. The resolution also detailed multiple atrocities Hamas has committed, including using civilians and their infrastructure to shield themselves from Israeli attacks, killing over 40 Americans, including hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and refusing to allow humanitarian organizations to provide aid to hostages.

The resolution, which has not yet been scheduled for a vote, was introduced by Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey. Gottheimer was joined by his Democratic colleague Rep. Lois Frankel of Florida, as well as Republican Reps. Young Kim of California, Joe Wilson of South Carolina and 130 other lawmakers.

“On October 7th, 2023, the world watched in horror as Iranian puppet Hamas attacked Israel and committed mass murder and other atrocities on innocent men, women, and children,” Wilson said in a joint press release. “One year later, the U.S. remains steadfast in its support of the Israeli people and its commitment to securing the safe release of the remaining hostages.”

“We must continue to combat the surge in antisemitism that has followed and ensure that Iran and its proxies, including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), Hezbollah, and the Houthis, are held accountable,” Gottheimer said in the press release. “This bipartisan resolution reaffirms America’s unwavering commitment to Israel’s security and to the release of all the remaining hostages, including American citizens.”