House Passes Resolution Denouncing the Use of Civilians as Human Shields by Hamas

WASHINGTON – Today, the House passed H. Con. Res 107, which denounces the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international human law. The resolution passed by voice vote.

Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) releases the following statement:

“Israel has a right to defend itself and an obligation to protect her people from the continual onslaught of her enemies. I have been to Sderot, in southern Israel, and seen up close how bombs targeting civilians have been a part of daily life in Israel for a very long time. According to the New York Times, over 2,600 rockets have been launched at Israel from Gaza in July alone. It is tragic that Hamas has spent so many resources on tunnels and weapons of war, rather than improving the lives of their people. As a father, my heart breaks for the suffering that is taking place, particularly the deaths of children, because tragedy has struck both Israelis and Palestinians this month. Hamas should cease their terroristic activity, end their deplorable practice of using human shields, and Israelis and Palestinians should come together for a long-term peaceful two-state solution.”

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