Sen. Welch Introduces the Justice for Hind Rajab Act to Probe Killing of 5-Year-Old in Gaza
The bill calls for investigation and possible prosecution of any U.S. citizens who participated in or facilitated the January 2024 attacks in Gaza. An estimated 10,000 U.S. persons were activated for the war in Gaza according to Israeli government information cited in the bill. Active-duty personnel or dual citizens who served with the IDF could face criminal liability under the War Crimes Act if their involvement is established.
“According to information from the Government of Israel, an estimated 10,000 people from the United States were activated for the war in Gaza.”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1049)
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The Justice for Hind Rajab Act would compel the U.S. government to provide a report within 45 days on the death of the child and paramedics. It mandates checking if U.S. citizens or equipment were involved and requires the Attorney General to investigate potential war crimes.
Spearheaded by Sen. Peter Welch, the bill demands the State Department disclose if the killing of Hind Rajab violated the Leahy Law or Foreign Assistance Act. It highlights that $21.7 billion in U.S. aid has funded the majority of IDF expenses since the conflict began.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Justice for Hind Rajab Act
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