Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill demands accountability for the January 29, 2024 killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, her family members, and two Palestinian paramedics in Gaza City by Israeli Defense Forces. The legislation requires the Secretary of State to investigate within 45 days and report to Congress on whether U.S.-provided weapons were used in the attack, whether U.S. citizens or U.S.-trained soldiers were involved, and what steps Israel took to investigate. If the attack constitutes a war crime and involved U.S. weapons, personnel, or trained soldiers, the Secretary of State must refer the case to the Attorney General for potential prosecution under U.S. law. The bill also establishes a policy for the federal government to collect evidence on potential war crimes during the Israel-Hamas conflict and calls for compensation to the victims' families from both Israel and potentially the U.S. State Department if American citizens were involved. The legislation notes that the U.S. has provided over $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel since October 2023.
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