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On March 13, 2025, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan
resolution affirming that Hamas must not retain any political or military
control over the Gaza Strip. The resolution was introduced by Senators Lindsey
Graham (R-SC), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Jackie Rosen
(D-NV), Katie Britt (R-AL), and John Fetterman (D-PA).
The resolution emphasizes that Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization
by the United States, should not govern Gaza. It calls upon the President to
utilize economic and diplomatic measures to halt funding for Hamas from Iran
and other sources. Additionally, it expresses strong support for Israel's
right to defend itself against threats from Hamas, Iran, and Iranian proxies.
Senator Graham praised the Senate's unified stance, stating, "I am
very pleased the entire U.S. Senate spoke with moral clarity when it comes to
the barbaric terrorist organization called Hamas. With one voice, the Senate
said Hamas cannot be in charge of Gaza militarily or politically ever again.
That is the right and only answer. I am very proud of my Senate colleagues,"
Senator Blumenthal described Hamas as a significant barrier to peace and
stability, stressing their role in the October 7 massacre.
Senator Cotton underscored the necessity of supporting Israel, labeling Hamas
as "a group of murderous terrorists with American and Israeli blood on
their hands." Senator Rosen highlighted the atrocities committed by
Hamas on October 7, expressing pride in supporting the resolution.
Senator Britt emphasized the importance of cutting off funding sources for
Iranian-backed terrorists, while Senator Fetterman reiterated his commitment
to Israel's right to self-defense against Hamas.
This resolution reflects the Senate's collective stance against Hamas's
control over Gaza and reinforces the United States' support for Israel's
security and sovereignty.
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119th CONGRESS
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Affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip .
Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Cotton, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Britt, and Mr. Fetterman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
Affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip .
Whereas Hamas was established in 1987, with the Hamas Covenant stating “Israel will exist and will continue to exist until [it is] obliterate[d]” clearly signifying the intent of Hamas to destroy the State of Israel, eradicate the Jewish population, and undermine peace and prosperity in the Middle East;
Whereas, on October 8, 1997, the Secretary of State designated Hamas a foreign terrorist organization in accordance with section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189) for their repeated support for acts of terrorism;
Whereas, since 2007, Hamas has served as the de facto governing body in the Gaza Strip;
Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas—
(1) launched an unprovoked attack against the State of Israel;
(2) brutally murdered more than 1,200 innocent men, women, and children;
(3) took more than 250 individuals hostage; and
(4) injured thousands more individuals in the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust;
Whereas the United States Government has concluded that—
(1) “Hamas has received funding, weapons, and training from the Islamic Republic of Iran”; and
(2) “Iran provides up to $100,000,000 annually in combined support to Palestinian terrorist groups, including Hamas”; and
Whereas Hamas has threatened to attack the State of Israel again and stated “We must teach Israel a lesson, and we will do this again and again. The Al-Aqsa Deluge [the name Hamas gave its October 7 onslaught] is just the first time, and there will be a second, a third, a fourth”: Now, therefore, be it
(1) affirms that Hamas cannot be allowed to retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip;
(2) calls upon the President to use all economic and diplomatic tools possible to halt all sources of funding for Hamas from the Islamic Republic of Iran and all other sources of revenue; and
(3) supports the State of Israel as it continues to defend its sovereignty against attacks from Hamas, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and all other Iranian proxies.
Graham, Blumenthal, Cotton, Rosen, Britt Introduce Resolution to Affirm Hamas Cannot Retain Control of Gaza (Graham, 2-11-25)
Senate Unanimously Approves Resolution To Affirm Hamas Cannot Retain Control Of Gaza (Graham,3-14--25)
U.S. Senate passes resolution opposing Hamas control over Gaza (Palmetto State News, 3-21-25)