IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 642 
Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of the three kidnapped 
teenagers held captive in the West Bank, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 25, 2014 
Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself and Mr. WEBER of Texas) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of the 
three kidnapped teenagers held captive in the West 
Bank, and for other purposes. 
Whereas on June 12, 2014, three Israeli teenagers, Eyal 
Yifrach, Gil-ad Sha’er, and Naftali Frankel, disappeared 
returning home from school in Gush Etzion; 
Whereas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said 
that the teenagers were ‘‘kidnapped by a terrorist organi-
zation’’; 
Whereas Naftali Frankel holds United States citizenship; 
Whereas the Israeli security services have prevented dozens 
of kidnapping attempts, and Israeli officials have said 
that abductors’ goals have been to trade hostages for Pal-
estinian prisoners; 
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•HRES 642 IH 
Whereas the United States Department of State immediately 
condemned the kidnapping of the three teenagers, urged 
cooperation between the Israeli and Palestinian security 
services, acknowledged that ‘‘many indications point to 
Hamas’ involvement’’ and reiterated that ‘‘Hamas is a 
terrorist organization known for its attacks on innocent 
civilians and which has used kidnapping in the past.’’; 
Whereas Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the 
kidnapped boys ‘‘are human beings and we are looking 
for them and we will hold their kidnappers accountable 
whoever they are’’, referring to the kidnapping; 
Whereas Khalid Meshaal, head of Hamas, was quoted as say-
ing that he ‘‘blesses the hands of those who kidnapped’’, 
and ‘‘if there is a confirmation that a Palestinian group 
is behind the kidnapping, we should applaud and take off 
our hats to them’’; 
Whereas the International Committee of the Red Cross has 
called for the immediate and unconditional release of the 
three teenagers; 
Whereas continual security cooperation between the Pales-
tinian Authority security forces and Israel is essential to 
preventing future violence and incidents of kidnapping; 
Whereas the Palestinian Authority recently announced a rec-
onciliation agreement between Hamas and Fatah, paving 
the way for a unity government supported by Hamas; 
and 
Whereas Section 7040 of the Department of State, Foreign 
Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 
2014 (division K of Public Law 113–76) states that no 
United States assistance is permitted for a ‘‘power-shar-
ing PA government that includes Hamas as a member’’, 
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•HRES 642 IH 
or that results from an agreement with Hamas and over 
which Hamas exercises ‘‘undue influence’’, unless the 
President certifies that the Palestinian Authority govern-
ment, including all ministers, has recognized Israel’s 
right to exist and accepted previous Israeli-Palestinian 
agreements: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) demands the immediate and unconditional 
release of the three captives, Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad 
Sha’er and Naftali Frankel; 
(2) expresses its— 
(A) unshakeable support for the State of 
Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, with 
secure borders, living in peace and security 
alongside an independent Palestinian state; 
(B) ongoing concern and sympathy for the 
families of Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Sha’er, and 
Naftali Frankel; and 
(C) full commitment to seek the immediate 
and unconditional release of the captives; and 
(3) reiterates its commitment to upholding the 
conditions in United States law in regards to United 
States assistance to the Palestinian Authority. 
Æ 
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