RESOLUTION INTRODUCED TO NAME

GAZA VIOLENCE AS GENOCIDE

In November 2025, Representative Rashida Tlaib introduced House Resolution 876, a measure urging the United States to recognize that Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to genocide under international law. The resolution, co-sponsored by 20 other Democratic members of Congress, argues that the scale of civilian deaths, mass displacement, starvation, and the destruction of essential infrastructure in Gaza meet the definition of genocide laid out in the Genocide Convention, which the U.S. has been bound to since 1988. The proposal centers on a straightforward claim: if the U.S. recognizes genocide elsewhere, it cannot ignore similar patterns when they involve an ally.

Under H.Res. 876, the United States would acknowledge that Israeli officials have committed acts of genocide and would be legally obligated to respond. The resolution calls for halting weapons transfers to Israel, enforcing international rulings related to the conflict, investigating U.S.-based actors who may be contributing to the violence, and applying targeted sanctions. Although symbolic, the measure represents a significant challenge to long-standing bipartisan U.S. support for Israel’s military operations — and signals growing discomfort among many Americans and lawmakers about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Human rights organizations have publicly welcomed the resolution, saying it reflects the urgent need for accountability. International news outlets have also noted its significance, pointing out that this is one of the first congressional efforts to formally apply the term “genocide” to the Gaza conflict.

H.Res.876 - Recognizing the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.

House Resolution 876: Cosponsor List

Press Release: Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Genocide of the Palestinian People in Gaza (Rashida Tlaib, 11-14-25)

Rashida Tlaib introduces US Congress resolution to recognise Gaza genocide (Al Jazeera, 11-14-25)

Rashida Tlaib, 20 other US lawmakers introduce resolution calling for recognition of Gaza genocide (Anadolu Ajansı, 11-14-25)

Tlaib Introduces Resolution to Recognize Gaza Genocide, Call for Arms Embargo (Truthout, 11-14-25)

Amnesty International USA Welcomes Introduction of Gaza Genocide Resolution (Amnesty International USA, 11-14-25)