A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.
S. Res. 68 is a Senate resolution that expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should not deploy U.S. military assets or personnel to Gaza for the purpose of “taking over” Gaza. Introduced on February 10, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, the resolution frames the issue as non-binding guidance rather than law. It cites recent conflicts and diplomacy (notably Hamas attacks, casualties in Gaza, the January 15, 2025 ceasefire, and a Feb. 4, 2025 public remark about taking over Gaza) and asserts that U.S. military action to seize and control Gaza would undermine U.S. interests, jeopardize regional alliances, and risk fueling extremism. It also notes there is no congressional authorization for such force in Gaza. Overall, the resolution signals a clear Senate stance against any unilateral U.S. military takeover of Gaza.
Key Points
- 1Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States will not deploy U.S. armed forces or use U.S. funds to take over Gaza, i.e., to control or administer the territory by force.
- 2Cites recent events and diplomacy (Hamas attack in 2023, Gaza casualties, the January 15, 2025 ceasefire, and the February 4, 2025 public remark) as context for the debate and policy posture.
- 3Emphasizes Palestinian self-determination and desires for a peaceful resolution, warning that taking over Gaza would damage U.S. relationships, bolster adversaries, and increase radicalization and terrorism.
- 4Argues that there is no congressional authorization for U.S. military action in Gaza, reinforcing that such an operation would lack formal statutory basis.
- 5Characterizes the resolution as a non-binding expression of Senate policy intended to guide future executive decisions, funding priorities, and congressional considerations.