Congress: 105 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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Sponsor: Saxton, Jim (R-NJ)
Condemns the bombing in Jerusalem on September 4, 1997, and those responsible for encouraging or inciting it. Expresses: (1) condolences to the families of the victims; and (2) solidarity with the people of Israel. Reaffirms that the United States should fully cooperate with Israel in helping to stem the tide of terrorism which has threatened the Oslo process and the stability of the region. Affirms that the United States should not provide monetary or other assistance to the Palestinian Authority until it has fulfilled its obligations under the Oslo Accords.
This resolution condemns the September 4, 1997 Hamas bombing in Jerusalem, expresses US solidarity with Israel, and calls for full US cooperation with Israel against terrorism. It also conditions any US aid to the Palestinian Authority on the Authority's fulfillment of Oslo Accords obligations, including arresting those responsible for attacks and ceasing anti-Israeli incitement.
The resolution ties US financial support for Palestinian governance to compliance with Israeli-defined security standards and rhetoric restrictions, giving Congress a mechanism to withhold aid based on allegations of unfulfilled obligations. This frames the US position as aligned with Israeli security interests during a critical period of the peace process.