US Senate unanimously passes bipartisan resolution honoring American October 7 victims
The resolution, S.Res.938, lists out 40 of the 46 Americans killed on October 7, as well as the seven hostages who were successfully freed alive from Hamas captivity.
On Wednesday, the US Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution to honor American citizens killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The resolution, S.Res.938, recognizes 40 of the 46 Americans who lost their lives in the terrorist attack and acknowledges the seven hostages who were successfully freed. In the resolution, the Senate intends to honor and mourn the victims, convey condolences to their families, condemn Hamas and its affiliates, and commend the US government for its efforts in freeing some of the hostages.
Additionally, the resolution urges the government to continue its work towards freeing US citizens held hostage worldwide and supports ongoing engagement between the US government and the October 7 victims and their families. The resolution also directs the Senate to provide a copy to the families of American October 7 victims. Florida Senator Rick Scott, along with Jewish Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen, who co-sponsored the resolution, expressed their commitment to securing justice for the American victims.
Rosen emphasized that the resolution aims to ensure the world never forgets the brutal violence inflicted by Hamas, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.
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