Bipartisan Senators Introduce Resolution Condemning Hamas’s Sexual Violence
OAN’s Sophia Flores
6:42 PM – Thursday, December 14, 2023
A bipartisan group of senators have introduced a resolution condemning Islamic terrorist group Hamas of its use of sexual violence during its October 7th attack in Israel.
On Thursday, 16 senators, led by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), signed a resolution calling for the Senate to condemn “in the strongest terms the deliberate use of gender-based violence against women and children in Israel during the terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023.”
“The deliberate use of rape and sexual violence as a weapon of war by Hamas terrorists against the people of Israel is atrocious,” Shaheen said. “I’m proud to join with my colleagues, including Britt, to introduce a bipartisan resolution that strongly condemns the barbaric attacks of October 7th and the sexual and gender-based violence carried out by Hamas against the people of Israel.”
Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a cosponsor of the resolution, watched footage that displayed the horrific sexual abuse committed by Hamas members.
“As a mother, as a daughter, as a sister, and as an American, I was absolutely horrified by the acts of pure evil carried out against innocent Israeli women and young girls,” she said.
The resolution also stated that the international community must “take every step possible” to end the use of rape as a weapon of war.
They suggested that this can be accomplished by “responding to testimonials of violence” and by “condemning gender-based violence” as quickly as possible after it is reported.
The sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas has been well documented and the terrorist group can be seen in footage using rape and other gruesome acts as a weapon of war.
This comes after Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) was labeled “tone deaf” by her Democrat colleagues due to her decision to appear on CNN’s “State of The Union” program, where she highlighted the number of Palestinians that have been killed since October 7th, rather than condemning Hamas or expressing sympathy for the Jewish lives that were lost.
She was later accused of minimizing the rape and sexual assault that Hamas had carried out.
“I think we have to be balanced about bringing in the outrages against Palestinians,” she said at the time.
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The resolution introduced by the bipartisan senators is an important step in acknowledging and condemning the use of sexual violence by Hamas as a weapon of war. It is essential that the international community comes together to address this heinous crime and take decisive action to bring an end to it.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, in her statement about the resolution, rightly points out that the deliberate use of rape and sexual violence by Hamas terrorists is atrocious. Such acts go against the principles of humanity and cannot be tolerated. The resolution sends a strong message that the international community stands united against this barbaric behavior.
Senator Katie Britt, who cosponsored the resolution, expressed her horror at the acts committed by Hamas. As a mother, daughter, sister, and American, she understands the importance of standing up against such pure evil and protecting the innocent.
The resolution also emphasizes the need for the international community to respond promptly to reports of gender-based violence and condemn it unequivocally. It calls for taking every possible step to end the use of rape as a weapon of war, highlighting the urgency and gravity of the situation.
It is heart-wrenching to see that Hamas has been involved in sexual violence and other gruesome acts, as captured in footage. The international community must not turn a blind eye to these atrocities and must take decisive action to hold Hamas accountable for its actions.
In contrast to the bipartisan efforts to condemn Hamas, Pramila Jayapal’s remarks on CNN’s “State of The Union” program were seen as tone-deaf and minimizing the crimes committed by Hamas. It is crucial for public figures to condemn terrorism and express sympathy for the victims, regardless of their political leanings.
The resolution introduced by the senators is a significant step in raising awareness about the issue of sexual violence used as a weapon of war. It is imperative that further action be taken to support the victims, hold perpetrators accountable, and work towards preventing such atrocities in the future.
The international community must come together to ensure the safety and well-being of women and children affected by terrorism, and to send a clear message that acts of sexual violence will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
By condemning Hamas and its use of sexual violence, the bipartisan group of senators is taking a stand for justice and human rights. It is a crucial step towards creating a safer world and a future free from the horrors of sexual violence in conflict zones.
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