Demanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023.

4/25/2024, 4:46 PM

This resolution calls on the United States to insist that the United Nations Security Council open an investigation into the sexual violence and sexual torture committed during and after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The resolution demands that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated such acts.

Bill 118 HRES 1147, titled "Demanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution calls for the international community to take action against individuals who committed acts of sexual violence and torture during and after the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions and ensuring justice for the victims of sexual violence and torture. It also highlights the need for the international community to work together to prevent such atrocities from happening in the future.

The resolution does not specify any specific actions or measures to be taken against the perpetrators, but rather serves as a statement of condemnation and a call to action for the international community to address these serious human rights violations. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1147 aims to bring attention to the issue of sexual violence and torture in the context of the attack on Israel and to urge the international community to take steps to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1147

Introduced on
2024-04-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/15/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution calls on the United States to insist that the United Nations Security Council open an investigation into the sexual violence and sexual torture committed during and after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The resolution demands that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated such acts.

Bill 118 HRES 1147, titled "Demanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution calls for the international community to take action against individuals who committed acts of sexual violence and torture during and after the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions and ensuring justice for the victims of sexual violence and torture. It also highlights the need for the international community to work together to prevent such atrocities from happening in the future.

The resolution does not specify any specific actions or measures to be taken against the perpetrators, but rather serves as a statement of condemnation and a call to action for the international community to address these serious human rights violations. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1147 aims to bring attention to the issue of sexual violence and torture in the context of the attack on Israel and to urge the international community to take steps to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedDemanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary1/3/2025

This resolution calls on the United States to insist that the United Nations Security Council open an investigation into the sexual violence and sexual torture committed during and after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The resolution d...


Latest Action4/15/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.