U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) introduced a bipartisan resolution on Tuesday affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control of the Gaza Strip. The resolution also calls on the President to use all available economic and diplomatic tools to halt funding for Hamas from Iran and other sources.
Senator Britt emphasized the urgency of the resolution, stating, “It has been over 500 days since Hamas’ barbaric attack on Israel. I will continue to stand with my colleagues and call for our nation to use every tool in our toolbox to halt all sources of funding for Iranian-backed terrorists. Our support for Israel’s right to defend herself is unwavering as they work to bring every single hostage home. The threat of Hamas must be ended permanently. Only through strength can we achieve lasting, sustainable peace.”
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The resolution calls on the President to take decisive action to cut off all sources of funding for Hamas, particularly from Iran, which has long been a key financier of the group. It also reaffirms U.S. support for Israel as it defends its sovereignty against attacks from Hamas, Iran, and other Iranian-backed proxies.
Additionally, the resolution underscores the need for a future in Gaza that is free from Hamas’ influence, emphasizing that the group’s continued control poses a threat not only to Israel but also to the Palestinian people and regional stability.
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“One of the defining moments for the future of the Middle East and the world at large is to state directly and with moral clarity that Hamas – a terrorist organization – will no longer have political or military control of Gaza at the end of this conflict,” Graham said. “Hamas is responsible for the brutal and horrific October 7 attack against Israel and ruthlessly detaining hundreds of hostages, including many Americans. They have oppressed the Palestinian people under their control. They are corrupt and would push the world into further darkness if they could. Hamas exists to destroy Israel, not to bring a better life for the Palestinian people. I appreciate the bipartisan support for this resolution and believe it will receive overwhelming support in the U.S. Senate.”
The resolution, co-sponsored by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), underscores the United States’ unwavering support for Israel’s right to defend itself and seeks to ensure that Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S., is permanently removed from power in Gaza.
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