A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 72

119th Congress

A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider

Introduced:Feb 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Graham

R - SC

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution affirms that Hamas cannot be allowed to retain political or military control in the Gaza Strip. It calls on the President to use economic and diplomatic tools to halt funding for Hamas from Iran and other sources. The resolution expresses support for Israel as it defends itself from Hamas, Iran, and Iranian proxies.

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1751; text: 02/11/2025 CR S863)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution affirms that Hamas cannot be allowed to retain political or military control in the Gaza Strip. It calls on the President to use economic and diplomatic tools to halt funding for Hamas from Iran and other sources. The resolution expresses support for Israel as it defends itself from Hamas, Iran, and Iranian proxies.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution affirms that Hamas cannot be allowed to retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip. The resolution also (1) calls on the President to use economic and diplomatic tools to halt funding for Hamas from Iran and elsewhere; and (2) supports Israel as it defends itself from Hamas, Iran, and Iranian proxies.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Affirms Hamas cannot retain control in Gaza
Calls for halting Hamas funding from Iran
Supports Israel against Hamas and Iranian proxies
Uses diplomatic and economic pressure on Hamas funders
Non-binding sense of the Senate resolution
Addresses post-conflict Gaza governance questions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution expresses Senate policy on Gaza governance following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. It reflects congressional consensus that Hamas should not govern Gaza after the conflict. While non-binding, it signals U.S. policy priorities to the administration and international partners. The resolution does not specify alternative governance structures for Gaza, leaving those complex questions unaddressed.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Arab-Israeli relations

Iran

Israel

Middle East

Palestinians

Political parties and affiliation

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Terrorism

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

72, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-72