Justice for Hind Rajab Act

This bill concerns the January 29, 2024 attack in Gaza City in which 5-year-old Hind Rajab, six of her relatives, and two Palestine Red Crescent paramedics were killed by Israel Defense Forces fire. Within 30 days, the Secretary of State would have to certify to Congress that findings would be referred to the Attorney General for prosecution if there is credible information of possible war crimes involving U.S.-origin weapons, U.S. citizens, or U.S.-trained personnel. The Attorney General would have to certify that the Justice Department will review any referral and investigate and prosecute war crimes as appropriate. Within 45 days, the State Department would report to Congress on the attack, including the units involved, whether U.S. weapons or training were used, and whether any soldiers were U.S. citizens. The bill also states that Israel should compensate the families and sets U.S. policy to preserve evidence of possible war crimes in the Israel-Hamas war.

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Sponsors

• Sara Jacobs Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors