Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to promote Israeli-Palestinian peace.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 23, 2013)
Supports: (1) U.S. actions that promote peace between Israel and the Palestinians and are designed to ensure the security of Israel and its people, and (2) previous agreements reached between Israel and the Palestinians that recognize Israel's right to exist and promote a Palestinian state.
Commends: (1) the Obama administration and its predecessors for their commitment to Israel's survival and security and for their efforts to promote a resolution of the conflict through Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and (2) the Obama administration for supporting Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense System.
Calls on: (1) Hamas to recognize Israel's right to exist, denounce violence, and abide by existing agreements; (2) states, international organizations, and individuals to oppose efforts to deny the Jewish people's historical, cultural, and spiritual connection to Israel; (3) Arab and Muslim-majority states to work towards full normalization of state-to-state relations with Israel; (4) the Israeli government to prevent further settlement expansion in the Occupied Territories; and (5) Israel and Hamas to uphold the existing cease fire agreement.
Applauds President Obama's recent efforts to initiate a new, diplomatic effort to achieve an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement.
What just happenedJun 7, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 23, 2013
- Jun 7, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
- May 23, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House