LaLota Votes to Condemn Rape and Sexual Violence Committed by Hamas
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues in voting to pass H.Res. 966, a resolution to forcefully condemn Hamas’ use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war on and since October 7th.
“Since the terrorist attack on October 7th, there have been numerous first-hand accounts from Israeli citizens and Hamas hostages of these terrorists committing brutal acts of rape and sexual violence against innocent civilians. We must condemn these atrocities and the taking of hostages in the strongest possible terms while recommitting to ensuring the remaining hostages come home safe and sound,” said LaLota. “Since being sworn in, I have proudly stood in steadfast support of Israel and since the October 7th terrorist attack, my conviction to support our closest ally has grown even stronger. The United States must continue to support Israel during their time of need.”
Background:
LaLota has consistently voted in support of Israel and against Hamas terrorists.
The resolution:
- Condemns all rape and forms of sexual violence as weapons of war, including those acts committed by Hamas terrorists on and since October 7th;
- Calls on all nations to criminalize rape and sexual assault, and hold accountable all perpetrators of sexual violence, including state and non-state armed groups;
- Calls on all international bodies to unequivocally condemn the barbaric murder, rape, sexual assault, and kidnapping by Hamas and other terrorists on and since October 7th, and hold accountable all perpetrators;
- Reaffirms the United States Government’s support for independent, impartial investigations of rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas on and since October 7th; and
- Reaffirms its commitment to supporting survivors of rape and sexual violence, including those brutalized on and since October 7.
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