House Passes Resolutions Urging Hamas to Free Hostages and Affirming Israel's Existence

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved two resolutions, one calling on Hamas to release all hostages in Gaza and condemning their terrorist attack on Israel, and another affirming Israel's right to exist as an independent state. The Hamas resolution passed unanimously with a vote of 414-0, while the Israel resolution passed with a vote of 412-1-1, with Rep. Thomas Massie as the lone "no" vote and Rep. Rashida Tlaib voting present. The resolutions come as Israel and Hamas are in a temporary cease-fire to exchange hostages and prisoners, with the war expected to resume once the agreement ends.