Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.

House Resolution 966 is a formal statement by the U.S. House of Representatives that officially condemns the use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war, specifically citing the actions taken by Hamas during and after the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. The resolution calls upon international governments to criminalize these acts and urges the global community to hold all perpetrators, including both state-sponsored and non-state armed groups, accountable for such crimes.

As a simple resolution, this measure does not create new laws or appropriate federal funding; instead, it serves as an official declaration of U.S. foreign policy and moral positioning. For citizens, this resolution signals a unified congressional stance on human rights and international law, pressuring international bodies to investigate these incidents and prioritize the protection of civilians in conflict zones.