Congress: 114 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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Sponsor: Feinstein, Dianne (D-CA)
Commemorates the life of Yitzhak Rabin and extends deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and the people of Israel on the 20th anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's death. Supports the close ties and special relationship between the people and governments of the United States and Israel. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the process of building a just and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians based on two states for two peoples. Calls on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to quell the current outbreak of terrorism and violence, and to resume work toward a negotiated two-state solution.
The Senate honors former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the 20th anniversary of his assassination, extends condolences to his family and Israel, affirms the U.S.-Israel relationship, and calls on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to end current violence and resume negotiations toward a two-state solution.
This non-binding resolution reaffirms Senate support for a two-state solution and urges both Israeli and Palestinian leaders to pursue peace talks, but carries no enforcement mechanism or funding implications.