US Senate unanimously passes bipartisan resolution honoring American October 7 victims

The US Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring the 46 American citizens killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The resolution lists 40 of the victims and seven hostages freed alive, condemns Hamas, and urges continued US efforts to free remaining hostages.

The United States Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring the American citizens killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The resolution, S.Res.938, lists 40 of the 46 Americans killed on that day, as well as the seven hostages who were successfully freed alive from Hamas captivity. In passing the resolution, the Senate resolved to honor and mourn the victims, express condolences to their families, condemn Hamas and its affiliates, commend the US government for its role in freeing some of the hostages, urge the government to continue working to free US citizens held hostage across the world, and support continued engagement with October 7 victims and their families. The resolution also directs the Senate to dispatch a copy to the families of American October 7 victims. Florida Senator Rick Scott, who cosponsored the resolution with Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen, stated that 'there is no moral gray area here; Hamas is evil' and that the US 'has a duty to secure justice' for its people. Senator Rosen said it is 'our responsibility to make sure the world never forgets the unspeakable violence carried out by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 – the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.'