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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1147

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1147

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1147

Bill HRES 1147 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2024. Bill HRES 1147 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2024. Bill HRES 1147's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of April 15, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1147

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1147

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.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.

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