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US SR68
Resolution
AI Summary
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Senate resolution opposing deployment of U.S. Armed Forces, risking American lives, or using U.S. funds to "take over" Gaza as suggested by President Trump on February 4, 2025
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References the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that killed 1,195 Israelis and subsequent Israeli military operations resulting in more than 45,000 Palestinian deaths
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Notes the January 15, 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that enabled hostage returns, suspension of military activity, and increased humanitarian aid
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Asserts that U.S. control of Gaza would damage regional partnerships, validate Iranian rhetoric, increase radicalization and terrorism, and require billions in taxpayer spending for the forcible displacement of 2,000,000 people
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States there is no congressional authorization as required by law for U.S. military force in Gaza
Legislative Description
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.
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S821)
2/10/2025