RELEASE: REP. HILL CONDEMNS HAMAS TAKING CIVILIANS HOSTAGE
WASHINGTON, D.C.,
October 17, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) today introduced a bipartisan resolution that condemns Hamas' brutal attack on Israel and demands Hamas immediately release all hostages.
“Hamas’ brutality against the people of Israel is appalling and barbaric,” said Rep. French Hill. “Holding innocent civilians against their will is morally wrong and must be condemned. I am proud to partner with Rep. Haley Stevens in leading this resolution that calls for the immediate release of all hostages wrongfully detained by Hamas. As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Task Force on American Hostages and Americans Wrongfully Detained Abroad, we are committed to bringing all the hostages held by Hamas home safely. My prayers are with all the hostages and their families.”
“Hamas holding innocent Israeli civilians hostage is the ultimate act of terrorism, this resolution recognizes these acts for what they are – evil,” said Rep. Haley Stevens. “Holding civilians hostage is a violation of international humanitarian law and morally unconscionable. This resolution demands that Hamas release the innocent men, women, and children kidnapped and held. Evil cannot go unacknowledged, and my heart is with the hostages and their families. We are committed to bringing those held safely home.”
Further Background:
This resolution calls on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during the October 2023 attack on Israel.
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