SRES 72119th CongressPassed Senate

A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.

Introduced: Feb 11, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This is a Senate resolution stating a policy position: Hamas cannot be allowed to retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip. It emphasizes that Hamas is a designated foreign terrorist organization, has acted as Gaza’s de facto governing authority since 2007, and cites its attacks on October 7, 2023 along with U.S. assessments of Iranian support for Hamas. The resolution asks the President to use all economic and diplomatic tools to cut off funding for Hamas from Iran and other sources, and it expresses strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas and Iranian proxies. As a resolution, it expresses the Senate’s views and urged actions, not a new law or source of new funding.

Key Points

1The resolution affirms that Hamas cannot be allowed to retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.
2It calls on the President to use all economic and diplomatic tools possible to halt Hamas funding from Iran and other sources of revenue.
3It expresses support for the State of Israel as it defends its sovereignty against Hamas, Iran, and Iranian proxies.
4It notes that Hamas has served as Gaza’s de facto governing body since 2007 and cites Hamas’s designation as a foreign terrorist organization and past attacks.
5It positions the resolution within the context of U.S. concerns about Iranian support for Hamas, including the October 7, 2023 attack, and clarifies that this is a Senate policy statement—not standalone legislation.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Hamas as an organization and its leadership in the Gaza Strip; Gaza residents who are affected by shifts in governance and security dynamics.Secondary group/area affected- The State of Israel and Israel’s security environment; the U.S. government’s Iran policy and broader Middle East diplomacy; international partners seeking to curb Hamas funding.Additional impacts- Potential influence on U.S. foreign policy and funding decisions related to Hamas and Iran; could inform future legislation or executive actions aimed at cutting funding channels; possible effects on humanitarian aid and civilian protection considerations in Gaza; broader regional stability implications depending on how policies are implemented.

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