Condemnation of Hamas's Sexual Violence: Senators Unite

Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen is leading a bipartisan group of senators in introducing a resolution condemning Hamas' use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war against Israel. The resolution calls for the international community to take action to end the use of rape as a weapon of war and condemns gender-based violence. The move comes after Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal faced backlash for her comments on the topic. The resolution highlights divisions within the Democratic Party over the Israeli-Hamas conflict, as some Democrats struggle to balance support for Israel's right to defend itself with concerns over the devastation in Gaza. Two House Democrats are also working on their own resolution to condemn Hamas' use of sexual violence.