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Expressing deep concern over the use of civilians as "human shields" in violation of international humanitarian law, including Hezbollah's tactic of embedding its forces among civilians to use them as human shields during the summer of 2006 conflict between Hezbollah and the State of Israel.

4/25/2007--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Condemns the use of innocent civilians as human shields, including Hezbollah's recent use of this brutal and illegal tactic during the 2006 summer conflict with Israel.

Calls on: (1) responsible nations to condemn the use of civilians as human shields as a violation of international humanitarian law; and (2) responsible nations and experts in the area of international humanitarian law to focus particular attention on the use of human shields in violation of international humanitarian law and make recommendations for its prevention.

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  • 04/25/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 125.
  • 04/25/2007 - Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
  • 04/25/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4068-4073)
  • 04/25/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4068)
  • 04/25/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.RES.125 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House08/31/2007